How does the City of Marshall treat the drinking water?

The City of Marshall uses conventional water treatment process that includes:

  • Coagulation
  • Disinfection
  • Filtration
  • Sedimentation

Water treatment chemicals are added to the water to:

  • Remove impurities
  • Kill harmful bacteria
  • Eliminate tastes and odors
  • Help prevent tooth decay

All chemicals used are regulated and approved for use in drinking water. These chemicals include:

  • Ammonia
  • Caustic soda
  • Chlorine
  • Coagulant
  • Fluoride
  • Polyphosphate

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1. Is the water meter read each month?
2. Is my water bill high?
3. When is my bill due?
4. Who provides refuse (garbage) and recycling service?
5. How does the City of Marshall treat the drinking water?
6. Why does my water sometimes have a taste and odor?
7. Why does my water appear cloudy or milky at times?
8. Why does my water sometimes look brown or red?
9. What is the white build-up on my faucet strainers?
10. Does Marshall fluoridate the water?
11. How do you know the water is safe to drink?