Carson
Carson Water System has two sources of water; surface water from Bear Creek and groundwater from the Industrial Site Well located north of Carson on Old State Road.
Your Bear Creek surface water is treated in a “treatment train” (a series of processes applied in a sequence) that includes coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Coagulation removes dirt and other particles suspended in the source water by adding chemicals (coagulants) to form tiny sticky particles called “floc,” which attract the dirt particles. Flocculation (the formation of larger flocs from smaller flocs) is achieved using gentle, constant mixing. The heavy particles settle naturally out of the water in a sedimentation basin. The clear water then moves to the filtration process where the water passes through anthracite, sand, and garnet that remove even smaller particles. A small amount of chlorine is used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms (viruses, cysts, etc.) that may be in the water before water is stored and distributed to homes and businesses in the community.
Your Industrial Site ground water is treated by disinfection. Disinfection involves the addition of chlorine to kill dangerous bacteria and microorganisms that may be in the water. Disinfection is one of the major public health advances of the 20th century.
Underwood
The Underwood Water System uses groundwater from Galligan Springs, Shaddox Springs, and Galligan Well located north of SR 14 at an elevation of 350 feet. The water is then pumped 925 feet to serve the community of Underwood. Like the Industrial Site, water treatment is provided by chlorination.