Want to Learn More About WCSA?

WCSA wants you to help you learn more about our facilities and the water treatment process. 

Call our office at (276) 628- 7151 and ask how you can learn more about us.

Resources Available:

Splash Zone Educational Video and Collateral Materials – appropriate for grades 4 and up.

Educational Tours of the Water and Wastewater Facility.

Water Conservation Facts:

FACT! A leaky faucet can waste 3,280 gallons of water a year. That is equal to 165 bathtubs of water.

FACT! You use 5 gallons of water a minute when you shower. If you take a 10 minute shower you use 50 gallons of water. A full bathtub uses only 36 gallons of water.

FACT! When you let the water run while you brush your teeth, 3 gallons of water go down the drain each minute.

FACT! Washing small loads in the dishwasher uses the same amount of water as washing full loads.

FACT! A running hose can use 8 gallons of water per minute. Make sure you have a shut off nozzle on the end of your hose.

FACT! Don't use the toilet as a trash can. Every time you flush, you use 3 to 6 gallons of water.

FACT! Water your lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day and don't water on windy days.

Water Treatment:

How your water gets cleaned:

After the water enters the treatment plant, coagulation removes dirt and other particles suspended in water. Alum and other chemicals are added to water to form tiny particles called floc which attract the dirt particles. The combined weight of the dirt and the alum become heavy enough to sink to the bottom during sedimentation.

Sedimentation: The heavy particles (floc) settle to the bottom of the basin and the clear water moves to filtration.

Filtration: The water passes through filters made of layers of sand, gravel and charcoal that help remove even smaller particles.

Disinfection: A small amount of chlorine is added as a final process to kill any bacteria or microorganisms that may be in the water. This ensures that when the water reaches your home, it is safe for your entire family.