The operators work to treat the water that comes from the Nolichuckey River 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The Nolichuckey derives its water from the Cane River and Toe River, which meet to form the Nolichuckey River in North Carolina. Depending on the amount of rain or snow melt from North Carolina, the river can change within minutes, going from clear water to extremely muddy and sediment – filled water. Constant monitoring is required to maintain the high quality water you receive.
Contact
| Luke Cole | Director | 423.753.1099 |
| General Contact | Town Hall | 423.753.1031 |
The Water Treatment Plant is located off Arnold Road in Washington County. The water source for the system is the Nolichucky River and the plant uses a charcoal filtration process, and a MIOX, mixed oxidant, disinfection process that is much safer than chlorine gas, and more effective as a disinfecting agent. The MIOX process also eliminates the taste and odor problem associated with chlorine gas.
The Water Treatment staff not only operates and maintains the water treatment plant and grounds, but is also responsible for maintaining the pump stations in the water system as well as all of the water storage reservoirs. The system has over 5.4 million gallons of storage. Treatment staff also collect some of the test samples in the system required by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Additional information about water treatment within the State of Tennessee can be found:
State of Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
State of Tennessee – Division of Water Supply
There are a total of nine operators that work at the facility. Two operators possess a Grade 4 and one operator possess a Grade 3 Water Filtration License issued by the State of Tennessee Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Board. The Treatment Plant has a state rating of 99 out of 100 and is in compliance with all state and federal drinking water regulations. Drinking water test results are available upon request or you may view our most current annual report.
