Water Treatment Division
Read
the 2004 Source Water Assessment Program Report for Newton, NC
Consumer
Confidence Report for 2007
General
Information
The Jacob's Fork River is the primary
water source for Newton's drinking water. Source
water from the Jacob's Fork is treated at the City of
Newton Filtration Plant. The plant has been
operational for 12 years with the capacity to process
eight million gallons of drinking water per day.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: Where does Newton's Drinking Water
Come From?
A: The Jacobs Fork River is the
primary water source for Newton's drinking water.
The Jacobs Fork flows approximately 20 miles over
solid bedrock where it is well oxygenated and most
volatiles are removed. The Jacobs Fork River has no
commercial or city discharge facilities located
along its 20-mile stretch. Therefore the purity of
the water is excellent.
Q: How is Newton's Water Treated for
Drinking Purposes?
 A:
Source water from the Jacobs Fork River is treated
at the City of Newton Water Treatment Plant. During
treatment, source water undergoes a series of
processes: coagulation, sedimentation, filtration,
and disinfection
Coagulation--chemicals are mixed into the water to
form a solid material around small particles in the
raw water, causing them to clump together.
Sedimentation--particles settle to
the bottom of large settling tank and then removed.
Filtration--water flows through
filters of carbon and sand to remove any remaining
particles.
Disinfection--chlorine is added to
disinfect the water.
Treated water is required to meet
stringent standards set by the USEPA and the N.C
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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