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What is potable water treatment?

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Potable water treatment is the process to purify water to make it acceptable to drink.  Most water treatment processes include some form or a combination of sedimentation, filtration, and chlorination.

To view an illustration of the potable water treatment process at the East Williamson County Regional Water System, click here.

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