The Person Behind Your Drinking Water

Every time someone turns on a faucet, there is a carefully managed process behind that water. Making sure safe, dependable drinking water reaches the community requires knowledge, attention to detail, and someone who is always keeping a close eye on the treatment process.

 Meet Jeremy Wolford, Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator

Jeremy plays a vital role in the process of turning raw water into safe, dependable drinking water. By managing treatment equipment and computerized control systems, he guides water through each stage of purification, monitors how water moves through the facility, and helps ensure that treatment processes meet environmental and public-health requirements.

 Keeping a Close Eye on the Treatment Process

Throughout the day, Jeremy monitors computer control boards, meters, gauges, and flow indicators to make sure the plant is operating as it should.

Water treatment is a process that requires constant attention. When conditions change, Jeremy adjusts valves, pumps, and other equipment to control the movement of water through the facility and keep treatment processes steady and efficient.

 Testing and Treating the Water

Careful testing is another important part of Jeremy’s work. Water samples are collected at different stages of the treatment process and evaluated for their chemical, physical, and biological properties. These tests help confirm that the water meets required safety standards.

Based on test results, precise amounts of disinfectants, such as chlorine, are added to clean the water and maintain effective treatment. This careful balance of monitoring, testing, and adjustment helps ensure that the treatment process continues to work as intended.

 Keeping the Plant Running

Water treatment is not just about monitoring a computer screen. Jeremy also makes daily walk-throughs of the plant to inspect pumps, filters, motors, and other equipment.

During these inspections, he clears debris, services machinery, and addresses minor mechanical or electrical problems before they can become larger issues. This hands-on work is an important part of keeping the treatment plant reliable and ready to serve the community.

 The Importance of the Details

There is also an important recordkeeping side to the job. Operating statistics, test results, and gauge readings are carefully documented for required state and federal reports.

While recordkeeping may not be the most visible part of water treatment, accurate information helps demonstrate that the plant is operating properly and meeting its requirements. Together, careful monitoring, hands-on maintenance, precise testing, and detailed recordkeeping help keep the plant reliable, compliant, and ready to serve the community every day.

Come See How Your Water Is Treated

Jeremy also enjoys sharing what happens behind the scenes by giving tours of the water treatment plant. These tours provide an opportunity for community members to see the treatment process firsthand, learn more about how their drinking water is treated, and get a closer look at the work that goes into providing safe, reliable water. Water treatment plant tours are free and open to those who would like to learn more. Jeremy enjoys showing visitors how the plant works and answering questions about the process. Just give the office a call and we’ll set it for you: 541-679-6451.

The Person Behind the Process

Much of the work involved in producing safe drinking water happens where customers cannot see it. From monitoring computerized control systems and testing water to inspecting equipment and responding to changing conditions, Jeremy’s work helps keep the treatment process moving safely and efficiently.

The next time you turn on the tap, remember that safe, reliable drinking water does not happen by accident.

It takes people, knowledge, and dedication to make it happen.