Water System
Water System
The Public Works Department is responsible for the distribution and delivery of safe drinking water to Kapuskasing residents.
Source water for the drinking water system is obtained from three production wells situated within the esker complex south of Proulx Lake and north of Clear Lake.
Water is softened using two "Claricone" blanket type clarifiers. In the lime-softening process the pH of the water is raised sufficiently to precipitate calcium carbonate. This method also removes many metals such as iron and manganese but introduce no additional salt. A coagulant is then added to help settle the precipitate. The water then passes through a carbon dioxide tank to lower the pH and stabilize it for distribution. The water is filtered and disinfected using sodium hypochlorite.
Kapuskasing utilizes chloramination as its secondary disinfection (addition of ammonia to produce chloramines). High quality softened water is supplied to the community with an average hardness of 80 mg/L (4.7 grains).
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POLICY
The Town of Kapuskasing Water System’s owner and Operating Authority understands the implications of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard and that supplying safe drinking water is essential. All personnel directly involved in the treatment and distribution of drinking water share in the responsibility of implementing, maintaining, and contributing to the continual improvement of the Quality Management System. The Operating Authority will ensure a consistent supply of aesthetically pleasing, clean and safe drinking water which meets legislative and regulatory requirements.
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Questions and issues relating to water infrastructure should be directed to the Public Works Department.
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Town of Kapuskasing
88 Riverside Drive,
Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1B3