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How is water treated?
Sedimentation: The heavy particles (floc) settle to the bottom and clear water moves to filtration.
Filtration: The water passes through filters that help to remove smaller particles.
The Montecito Water District treats its water from Lake Cachuma at the City of Santa Barbara's Cater Treatment Plant and treats the water from Jameson Lake at the Bella Vista Treatment Plant. The potable water is stored in ten reservoirs within the Montecito area, and range in capacity from .77 acre feet to 6.92 acre feet or 251,600 gallons to 2.3 million gallons.
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Coagulation:
Alum and other chemicals are added to water to form
tiny sticky particles called "floc" which
attract the dirt particles.
Disinfection:
A small amount of chlorine is added to kill any
bacteria or microorganisms that may be in the water.
Storage:
Water is placed in a closed tank or reservoir where it
flows through pipes to homes and businesses in the
community.
