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Global’s Adrian Cheung retrieving water from the Red River to be tested.

River Tap Water

Raw river water is a mix of sediments, organic matter, and pollutants (e.g., fertilizers and heavy metals) from runoff, plus tiny microorganisms

Steps of Commercial Plant Water Treatment

River Tap Water

At treatment plants, coagulants neutralize charges so tiny particles join into larger flocs that settle, then filtration and disinfection remove remaining impurities

Municipal drinking water treatment plant with storage tanks and distribution infrastructure

River Tap Water

After treatment, water is stored and sent through a network of pipes with maintained disinfectant levels, keeping it safe until it reaches your tap

Diagram of water treatment process, moving from water source to treatment plant to community

River Tap Water

Checklist: 1. Raw Intake 2. Coagulation/Flocculation 3. Sedimentation 4. Filtration 5. Disinfection 6. Distribution – your water's safe journey! Save it

How does river water become safe tap water in your home?

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