The region's water supply had never been more in the spotlight than during the long dry spell.
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To give members of the community an insight into the region's main supply system, MidCoast Council is opening its doors to the Bootawa Water Treatment Plant in Taree.
Members of the community will have a chance to learn about the pant, including the stringent quality control processes tap water undergoes during a tour of the facility on March 18 from 11am.
The Bootawa plant, which provides water to the Manning and Great Lakes communities, is a state-of-the-art facility where water goes through a microfiltration process, to ensure all water meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
This is a great opportunity for our community to come along and have a look behind the scenes at the plant and learn more about what goes into supplying water to our community.
- Rob Scott
Tour participants will learn about the filtration process and what goes into making sure our tap water is of the highest quality, as well as the general workings of the dam, infrastructure and engineering services director, Rob Scott said.
"The Bootawa Water Treatment Plant, which supplies drinking water to communities from Crowdy Head in the north to Tarbuck Bay in the south, provides water to 90 per cent of the Mid Coast region.
"This is a great opportunity for our community to come along and have a look behind the scenes at the plant and learn more about what goes into supplying water to our community."
Community members interested in touring the water treatment plant should book by calling 6592 4813, or filling out the online booking form on the MidCoast Council Bootawa Water Treatment Plant tour.
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