DO THE WATER – EXPLORING WATER PURIFICATION

The water that comes out of the tap has quite a story to tell.  In this six-video segment, as part of the “Do the Science” series, the process of water purification is explored through scientific concepts, along with a preview of the variety of careers available in the water industry as demonstrated at the Kern County Water Agency’s Improvement District No. 4 Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant.  Below are descriptions of the six segments and video links.

OVERVIEW – An overview of water supplies and the beginning of the water purification process at the Kern County Water Agency’s Improvement District No. 4 Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant is explored in this video.

FIRST PHASE OF THE WATER PURIFICATION PROCESS – Chemicals are added to aid the water purification process at the Kern County Water Agency’s Improvement District No. 4 Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant.

REACTION OF CHEMICALS – Chemical reactions are observed as the water passes through the water purification process at the Kern County Water Agency’s Improvement District No. 4 Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant.

TECHNOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY IN THE PURIFICATION PROCESS – Advanced technology and chemistry are required for the water purification process the at the Kern County Water Agency’s Improvement District No. 4 Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant.

THE LABORATORY – A broad spectrum of equipment and analyses are required in the laboratory at the Kern County Water Agency’s Improvement District No. 4 Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant. Learn more about the process and procedures used.

POWER SUPPLY – The Kern County Water Agency’s Improvement District No. 4 Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant has a state-of-the-art power supply facility, which includes a photovoltaic array, stand-by diesel generators, and utility power.