The Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority (WCWSA) has officially brought its new water treatment plant filtration system online, marking a major milestone in the county’s infrastructure and public health efforts.
The transition from mobile filtration trucks to the permanent facility took place last week. The new system features state-of-the-art membrane microfiltration technology, which uses hollow fibers with microscopic pores to filter out harmful pathogens.
According to WCWSA, the advanced system is capable of achieving “four-log removal,” a standard that indicates the elimination of 99.99% of viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants from the water supply.
Currently, the plant is producing approximately six million gallons of clean drinking water per day. However, it has the capacity to double that output to 12 million gallons, with the infrastructure in place to expand to 15 million gallons in the future if needed.
The successful launch of the new facility represents a significant investment in the long-term health and safety of Walker County residents, as well as a commitment to modernizing essential public utilities.