WATER TREATMENT PLANT
581 VANCE STREET
FOREST CITY, NC 29043
OFFICE: 828-248-5215
FAX: 828-248-5227
E-MAIL: fcwtp@townofforestcity.com
Public Water System ID # 01-81-010
Our Service Mission:
To Provide a safe, potable water to our customers in a cost effective manner while providing the highest level of quality which meets federal and state regulatory requirements.
Raw Water Source:
The Town of Forest City receives its source water from the Second Broad River which runs southeast through Rutherford County. The raw water station has a settling canal, three 300 horse power vertical turbine pumps, an emergency generator for power failure and approximately two and one-half miles of water lines to the treatment facility.
Treatment Facility:
The Water Treatment Plant, constructed in 1948, is a conventional plant with the capability of producing 8 million gallons of water a day. The processes consists of rapid mix, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Fluoride addition began in 1968.
The Plant has experienced many upgrades over the years including a major upgrade to the treatment process in 1974, adding Flash Mix and Flocculationl. In 1993 planning began for total renovation and building additions to the Town of Forest City Water Treatment Plant to make the facility a state-of-the-art 8 million gallon per day plant. After the design and planning stages were complete, construction began to enhance the standard for which the Town of Forest City treated water. In 2003 the plant concluded the construction phase which yielded a total face-lift to the original 1948 structure, process equipment upgrades, and total electrical updated to the facility. The plant, at present, can treat 8 million gallons of water a day and has structural components in place to easily upgrade to a 10 million gallon a day facility. The Finished Water Pump Station located at the facility has been upgraded to include an 8 million gallon a day pump, adding to the capabilities to provide an excellent level of water upon increased consumer water demand.
Certified Laboratory:
The Water Plant Laboratory is North Carolina Certified for the Bacteriological Analysis of drinking water. The Lab offers Bacteriological Analysis service to the general public for a small fee.
Facility Storage:
The Plant has three clearwell storage basins with a total of 3 million gallons of water.
Distribution System:
The Town's network of distribution lines extend beyond the city limits to serve various communities and other outlying areas. The Town sells water, under contract, to the towns of Bostic, Ellenboro, and the Concord Community Water System. The Town of Forest City has over 2.7 million gallons of elevated water storage capacity and maintains a quality of excellence in our water system through consistent monitoring, testing, and general routine maintenance.
Personnel:
Brad Joyner is the Plant Superintendent with over 18 years of water treatment experience. Brad holds an A-Surface, Waste Water II, Physical Chemical I, C-Well, and Total/Fecal Coliform Laboratory Analysis certifications for the State of North Carolina.
Jason P. Webb is the Plant Chief Operator. He holds an A- Surface North Carolina certification and has over 6 years of water treatment plant experience.
Operators:
Keith Spangler - Holds an A - Surface North Carolina State certification.
Ray Lindsay - Holds an A - Surface North Carolina State certification.
Mike Mason - Holds a C- Surface North Carolina State certification.
Andy Wells - Holds a C - Surface North Carolina State certification
2009 Water Quality Report
