Water Treatment Section

Author:

Kathleen Carroll WWW Treatment Manager Administration

Summary:

Last Updated:

2/25/2008

Aerial photo of water treatment facility.

The Water Treatment Section uses Colorado River water and water from wells to produce the continuous supply of drinking water necessary to meet the needs of Yuma's residents, businesses, and industries. Drinking water treatment occurs at two locations: the Main Street Water Treatment Facility and the Agua Viva Water Treatment Facility. Producing drinking water for the Yuma area since 1892, the Main Street facility is thought to be one of the first water plants west of the Mississippi River to filter its water. This facility uses the Colorado River as the source for about 97% of Yuma's drinking water. Put into operation in 1983, the Agua Viva facility currently uses ground water to provide about 3% of Yuma's drinking water and is in the process of a major expansion.

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Often know as a "horned toad," this lizard is neither a frog nor a toad. Threatened by urban development, the City built a wall to protect this handsome devil during construction and operation of the Desert Dunes Water Reclamation Facility.
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