Mission Statement:
The Price Creek water treatment plant is committed to its fundamental objective of providing water service of the highest quality for drinking, industrial and general municipal uses.
Implementation
To meet that objective, the Authority will adhere to the following principles:
- The use of the highest quality water sources; protection and wise management of its supply sources,
- Providing effective treatment and distribution of water for public health, safety and customer acceptability,
- Providing for future growth to ensure the long-term success of the area,
- Providing prompt and effective customer service,
- Staffing the organization with qualified professionals, and
- Striving for excellence with each employee participating as a team member to continually improve the performance of the organization.
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Required Documentation:
Brandon Brent 2008 CCR
Lake City 2008 CCR
Melton Bishop 2008 CCR
Sealey Pine Ridge 2008 CCR
The Floridian Aquifer is one of the most productive sources of ground water in the United States.
In Columbia County, the Floridian Aquifer generally contains brackish water. For this reason, Lake City located its new well field in the eastern part Columbia County.
Contact Basin
Supply Systems
Public-supply systems that draw water from the Floridian Aquifer include:
Tallahassee,
Jacksonville,
Gainesville,
Orlando,
Daytona Beach,
St. Petersburg and
Cocoa
Ozone Generator
Transmission and Distribution System
Water Treatment
Treated water is delivered from east Columbia County throughout most of Columbia County through about 100 miles of pipe.
Water storage
Ground storage tanks are used to meet peak demands during the day. Water is stored in four locations:
Two 1.5-million-gallon ground storage tanks are located at the treatment complex.
Two 1.0-million-gallon ground storage tanks are located west of I-75.
Two elevated storage tanks are located near the downtown areas.
Elevated tanks and pumps
The western booster pumping station is used to boost pressure and to maintain chlorine residuals. Perhaps the most recognizable tanks are the two steel elevated tanks with the American flags painted on them. 90. The elevated tank is used to maintain a constant pressure in the distribution system.
A Well
Water Restrictions
Irrigation
Irrigation is to be done before 10 am or after 4 pm
Irrigation will be limited to no more than two days per week per zone
Irrigation limitations apply to private wells, surface water and water from public supply utilities
Water users choose their own two irrigation days
Persons irrigating with an automatic lawn irrigation system installed after May 1991 shall install, maintain and operate a rain sensor device or switch that overrides the systems when adequate rainfall has occurred
Exceptions
Using a micro-irrigation (drip) system will be allowed anytime
Irrigation of new landscape is allowed any time of the day for the first 30 days; thereafter it is permitted every other day for the next 30 days for a total of one 60 day period
Watering in of chemicals when required by the law or manufacturer will be allowed anytime within 24 hours of the application
Irrigation system can be operated 10 min. per zone, anytime for repair or maintenance
Irrigating with a hand held hose with an automatic shut off nozzle is permitted anytime
Discharge of water from a water to air conditioning unit or other water dependent cooling system will not be limited
The use of reclaim water is allowed anytime
Price Creek Water Treatment Plant
Beware of Water Testing Sales Tactic:
Water Testing Services Awareness
Responding to numerous calls concerning "Free Water Testing Services" from companies who include in their company titles words like "Florida" and "Utilities", Lake City Utilities representatives are informing customers that the City of Lake City does not represent these companies or endorse their testing methodology.
Drinking Water Testing and Analysis
As always, we are committed to providing the best quality drinking water. Highly trained environmental analysts and plant operators from Lake City perform chemical analysis and bacteriological tests from samples taken at the WTP and from 35 sample points throughout Lake City's water system every hour of every day of the year. These qualified technicians are happy to disclose results from any samples they collect, whether taken at the WTP or at locations throughout the system.
Information Test And Results Interpretation
Columbia County Health Department
Ph: (386) 758-1058
Water Testing
Water treatment salespeople use many tactics, including the sludge test - exaggerating the amount of minerals in water and making it seem harmful. The color change test - using a chemical to change water color making the homeowner think the water is contaminated. And horror stories - showing news articles about toxic waste, etc.
Water Treatment
Chemical Injection
Chemical Controllers
With aggressive treatment and monitoring by water utilities, the water delivered to your home or business complies with or is better than all state and federal drinking water requirements. Aggressive treatment does not always improve tap water's taste, odor, or softness (Lake City's water averages a moderate 6.7 grains per gallon hardness). Home treatment devices often improve the taste and odor of tap water.
What is water supposed to taste like? Ask a group of people and you'll receive a variety of answers based on our own unique palate and taste preferences. |
