Client Profile North Berwick, Maine is small town of 4,700 situated 40 miles south of Portland. The town is served by the North Berwick Water District which was established in 1896. Water is drawn from a series of three gravel-packed wells located on 210 protected acres of District owned property. Water from Well #3 is filtered through a pressure filter for iron removal. After treatment, water is either pumped to a 500,000-gallon storage tank or through the distribution system to 1,343 customers. Challenges The 240 gpm filter system at the plant removes iron and manganese from incoming ground water. Aesthetically, iron and manganese add a metallic taste to water and cause orange/brown stains. It can also be harmful to health in excessive amounts. Iron contaminant re

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