Deputations and public questions
2024-09-19
Public question
Ordinary Meeting
Sue Agnew
▶ Hear it — council's recording, from 1:43:50
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SUE AGNEW Question 1. What exactly is being filtered out of the water in filtered water bottle filling stations in Noosa Shire and where does the (unfiltered) water come from? Response Provided by Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure The filters installed on all of Council’s Bottle Filling stations are fitted with 5-micron Carbon Block filters which treat turbidity, particulate reduction and assists in reducing cloudiness. Turbidity, particulate and cloudiness can be caused by traces of gravel/sand or dirt which remain in pipes following routine repairs or treatment by water service agencies. The 5-micron filters will capture most of these contaminants. The filters are also installed to assist in improving taste and odours and will decrease chlorine compounds added by water service agencies. However, it will not totally eradicate the Chlorine in the treated water system. Water supplied to Noosa Council's Bottle filling stations is from the potable water system provided by water utility agencies. The water is treated at the water utility “SEQ Water” treatment plants prior to being dispatched and supplied to the assets via the water utility “Unity Water” piped system. More information about these water utilities and their treatment and distribution systems and networks is available via their websites.
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