Raleigh Water Employee March 2025 newsletter

Water Treatment Plants – DEB & EMJ

Pictured on top left : Hydrofluoro silicic acid tank replacement (Fluoride) project. Replacing aging ~ 8,200 - gallon fiberglass fluoride bulk tank with HDPE tank.

Pictured on top right: replacement tanks waiting for installation

There are 2 other Garner pumps at the plants, a 3 MGD and a 5 MGD pump, and this will provide more capacity on finished pumping. The old hypo and fluoride tanks were fiberglass and began leaking a few years ago. (HDPE) High Density Polyethylene tanks are more resilient against chemical degradation and should have a longer lifespan.

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