Ensuring Water Quality Through Treatment - Part 1

26/08/2025 21 min

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Episode Synopsis

In a two-part series, University professor and water quality expert Kerry Howe explains the meaning behind the term water quality as it applies to public water systems. From turbidity to different types of source water to chlorination, Kerry helps clarify how water systems use various layers of treatment to ensure that the water coming out of a tap is safe for public consumption. Your host for this episode is Ryan Magee, a technical assistance provider at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center, in Albuquerque, NM.

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