Palmdale Water District
Winter 2023 | Volume 9 Issue 4
Water in the 6-million-gallon clearwell tank on Avenue S is once again flowing to Palmdale Water District (PWD) customers following nearly a month of baffle curtain removal and cleaning and disinfecting of the tank. Known as the 6M, the water tank no longer contains the baffle curtains that were removed due to their deteriorating condition. The 30-foot-tall hanging 6-Million-Gallon Clearwell Tank Back in Service After Removal of Baffle Curtains
curtains were cut by div- ers before the water was drained into the area’s detention basins. PWD staff vacuumed and cleaned all the debris from the floor of the tank, which was later sprayed with a heavy dose of chlorine for disinfection. “The District is pleased to have the 6M thoroughly cleaned and back to serving our customers,” said PWD General Manager Dennis D. LaMoreaux. “We want to reassure everyone that all the baffle curtains were removed, and the tank was completely cleaned of debris. To accomplish this complicated task, we had to shut down the 6M and adjust our water distribu- tion plan. We thank every- one for their patience and understanding.” During the clearwell shut- down, customers received water from PWD’s 21 wells
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and treated water from the Leslie O. Carter Water Treatment Plant through the three-million-gallon water tank, or 3M, that is also on Avenue S. In late October, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water asked PWD to remove the baffle curtains after debris that included pieces of the curtain was found in water being flushed from a transmis- sion main. Baffle curtains in the 6M, which is where treated water is stored before distribution, increase contact time for chlorine-treated water by creating a longer flow path within the tank, improving water treatment per- formance. The 6M will operate with additional controls to get the same performance until new baffle curtains are installed. According to LaMoreaux, the baffle curtains were from the late 1990s. The curtain material is Hypalon, which does not dissolve and is safe to be in contact with drinking water, per the National Science Foundation. As required by the state, PWD publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report that provides detailed informa- tion about its water quality. In 2022, PWD completed more than 18,000 tests for 80 regulated contaminants. The report is available in English and Spanish on the PWD website at www.palmdalewater.org.
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Executive Team Dennis D. LaMoreaux General Manager/CEO Adam Ly Assistant General Manager/COO Dennis Hoffmeyer Finance Manager/CFO
Board of Directors Scott Kellerman, Division 1 Don Wilson, Division 2 Gloria Dizmang, Division 3 Kathy Mac Laren-Gomez, Division 4 Vincent Dino, Division 5
The Pipeline is published by Palmdale Water District’s Public Affairs Department. EDITOR/WRITER Judy Shay , Public Affairs Director DESIGNER/WRITER Michelle Trejo, Public Affairs Specialist
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Attention : This publication is available in Spanish on our website at palmdalewater.org. Atencion : Esta publicaccion esta disponible en Espanol en nuestro sitio web. Visite palmdale- water.org.
Mission Statement Since 1918, the Palmdale Water District has provided high-quality water at a reasonable cost. We pride ourselves on great customer care; advocating for local water issues that help our residents; educating the community on water-use efficiency; and leading our region in researching and implementing emerging technologies that increase operational efficiency.
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