The water we collect is screened from the creek and brought into our treatment plant where chemicals are added in safe amounts to cause small particles of pollutants present to stick to one another, forming larger particles. The Borough of Carlisle Water Treatment Plant follows these five steps: How we clean the water is similar to other water treatment plants in the U.S. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientists continuously evaluate potential pollutants to determine what amounts are safe. In fact, some small amounts of minerals and metals are what gives water its taste. You can actually drink water that has tiny amounts of some metals and minerals without getting sick. While it does not have harmful bacteria in it, it may still contain small amounts of minerals or metals. After we clean it, the water is still not pure. The population served by the treatment plant is between 20,000 - 25,000 people depending on the time of year.īefore we treat the water, it can contain coliform bacteria, toxic chemicals, trash, minerals, and metals. We monitor the land around the source of your drinking water and we watch this area closely to assure nothing is happening nearby that could impact its quality. We withdraw around 3 million gallons of water from the creek daily.

The water we provide to you originally comes from the Conodoguinet Creek. Most drinking water in the United States comes from a river, a lake, or an underground well. Safe water is vital to our community and we want you to understand the information on the source of your water, what's in it, and the health risks associated with any contaminants that may be found.īelow you will find highlights from the 2021 Consumer Confidence Report. Every year, the Borough of Carlisle publishes a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to inform you about the water quality produced and delivered by the Borough of Carlisle Water Treatment Plant.

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