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Water Treatment
Our Aquifer: Where does our water come from?

Aquifer: A formation, group of formations, or part of a formation that contains sufficient saturated, permeable material to yield significant quantities of water to wells and springs.
-Source: USGS, capp.water.usgs.gov

 
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Information about our water supply is available here:  We Don't Own It, But We Use It and Careful Water Use Is Very Cool.  Learn about Wisconsin's water supplies and how they compare with one another, the work of water utilities, problems and concerns--and Sustain Dane's Rain Barrel Project working to help us protect ground water for the future.