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The raw water supply of Statesboro's drinking water is from the Floridian Aquifer. The raw water supply of Statesboro's drinking water is from the Floridian.

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1 The raw water supply of Statesboro's drinking water is from the Floridian Aquifer. The raw water supply of Statesboro's drinking water is from the Floridian Aquifer. It is a limestone formation running under the entire country and extends south. It is a limestone formation running under the entire country and extends south.

2   Raw water from this Aquifer has very high quality.  It is withdrawn from the Aquifer through five active deep wells.  Water Treatment Includes: chlorination (which is a disinfection), fluoridation (prevents tooth decay in children’s teeth), and phosphate (for iron control). Safety of the Floridian Aquifer

3   As water travels through the surface of the ground in lakes, rivers, streams, and springs, it may pick up: minerals, various bacteria, and substances provided by human or animal activity.  The presence of this contaminates does no necessary post a threat for people that are drinking the water. Contaminates In Water Source

4   MYTH!  Due to aggressive advertising, bottled water companies has convinced communities that bottled water is clean and safer than tap water.  After a four year study, they have proven that is not the case. In fact, 25 percent of bottled water is actually just bottled tap water.  This makes people spend 10,000 times more per gallon, when they are basically the same water. Bottled Water Is Better Than Tap Water?

5   Fill your dishwater to maximum capacity, they use 15 gallons PER cycle.  Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.  Check every faucet for leaks, just a slow drip can waste 15-20 gallons A DAY!  Check for leaks in your toilet, it is not uncommon to lose 100 gallons of water a day from an invisible toilet leak. Want To Save Money & Water?


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