Ensuring Sustainable Water Practices: Groundwater Awareness

National Groundwater Awareness Week began on March 10^th, offering an opportunity to highlight the significance of groundwater as a sustainable alternative water supply. The District initially developed groundwater supply systems to augment the District's surface water sources, enhancing system reliability, particularly during emergencies or drought-induced reductions when surface water sources may be limited.

Do you know where your water comes from? Up to 20% of the drinking water in our District comes from our wells, showing how vital groundwater is for keeping our community's water supply safe. We mix water from our wells with surface water from the Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant at our state-of-the-art Blending Facility. This blended water is then distributed to our customers, ensuring just the right balance of groundwater and surface water to maintain excellent water quality at your tap.

Last year, the District conducted a pilot program with a water level transducer installed in our groundwater monitoring well. The transducer has demonstrated success, providing hourly water level tracking and offering various data points, including water pressure, differential pressure, water temperature, and weather pattern tracking. This assists in understanding how these variables may impact our groundwater supply.

During National Groundwater Week, DWD reaffirms its commitment to responsible groundwater management and sustainable water practices. We're dedicated to caring for the water resources that benefit our community.

PFAS and Their Impact on Groundwater

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a growing concern due to their widespread presence and potential health risks. These chemicals degrade very slowly and are commonly found in various consumer products. Their persistence in the environment and ability to accumulate in the human body have raised alarms, especially regarding their impact on groundwater.

Groundwater is susceptible to PFAS contamination, which can happen through different pathways, such as the use of PFAS-containing products like personal care items and food packaging, eventually leading to seepage into the soil. Once PFAS infiltrate the groundwater, they can persist for years without breaking down, posing a long-term environmental threat.

The District is committed to upholding the highest standards of water quality. Our Water Operations team routinely samples our water supply, ensuring it not only meets but surpasses state guidelines. During these procedures, PFAS are thoroughly tested for, and our water sampling consistently demonstrates the absence of PFAS in our water supply.



We are unwavering in our commitment to innovative efforts and operations to mitigate contaminants from our water supply, ensuring that we continue to provide the high-quality water our community depends on.

Eligibility: Current Freedom High School Seniors

Scholarship Amount: $500

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024



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This opportunity will assist local students in their goal of attending college or trade schools by receiving financial support from the community. The scholarship is funded through other income sources, such as cell tower leases that the District has, not by water rates.