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Water Supply Services

Potable Water
Safe Water for Everyday Life

BWASCO is committed to providing safe, clean and reliable drinking water to customers across its service area through treatment, quality monitoring and effective distribution.

Understanding Potable Water

Water You Can Rely On

Potable water is water that is suitable for human consumption. Delivering potable water requires effective treatment, continuous monitoring and responsible management throughout the water supply system.

BWASCO Potable Water Services

BWASCO treats and distributes potable water through reservoirs, pipelines and distribution systems to support domestic, commercial and institutional customers.

The water supply process is supported by treatment infrastructure, operational controls and water quality monitoring intended to maintain the quality of water delivered to customers.

What is Potable Water?

Potable water is water that is suitable for drinking and other household uses when supplied and managed according to applicable water quality requirements.

Quality & Safety

Maintaining Water Quality

Water quality protection involves monitoring the water at different stages of treatment and distribution.

Water Treatment

Treatment processes are used to improve raw water quality before water enters the distribution system.

Quality Testing

BWASCO reports conducting internal bacteriological and physical tests as part of its water quality assurance activities.

Network Surveillance

Water quality surveillance is carried out across the distribution network and at designated consumer points.

External Analysis

BWASCO's published information states that water quality analysis is also undertaken through certified external laboratories.

Public Health

Maintaining water quality supports public health and strengthens confidence in the water supply service.

Environmental Responsibility

Responsible water and wastewater management contributes to protection of communities and the environment.

From Treatment to Customer

How Potable Water Reaches You

Water supply depends on coordinated treatment, quality control and distribution operations.

01

Water Source

Water is obtained from the sources serving the water supply system.

02

Treatment

Water undergoes treatment processes designed to improve its quality before distribution.

03

Quality Monitoring

Water quality is monitored through testing and surveillance activities.

04

Distribution

Treated water is conveyed through reservoirs, pipelines and distribution networks to customers.

Water Quality Assurance

Quality assurance is an ongoing responsibility from treatment through distribution.

Monitoring Water Quality at Different Points

BWASCO's published water quality information describes a monitoring approach that includes routine internal testing, distribution-network surveillance and external laboratory analysis.

  • Internal bacteriological and physical testing is undertaken routinely.
  • Water quality surveillance is conducted across the distribution network.
  • Designated consumer points are included in surveillance activities.
  • External laboratory analysis provides additional quality assurance.
Customer Responsibility

Help Keep Drinking Water Safe

Water quality protection continues beyond the utility's distribution network. Customers also play an important role.

Good Practices

  • Keep household water storage containers clean.
  • Keep water containers properly covered.
  • Maintain clean taps and dispensing points.
  • Report leaks, bursts and other service problems promptly.
  • Protect water infrastructure from damage or contamination.

Protect the Network

  • Do not construct permanent structures over water lines.
  • Report suspected illegal connections or interference.
  • Report damaged infrastructure to BWASCO.
  • Do not interfere with water meters or network equipment.
  • Notify BWASCO of issues that may affect service quality.

Our Commitment to Safe Water

BWASCO's mission is to provide safe and clean drinking water and sanitation services using best practices for the satisfaction of customers.

Need Help With Your Water Service?

For water supply concerns, service interruptions, leakages, billing questions or other customer-service matters, contact BWASCO through its customer support channels.