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In compliance with the Drinking Water Ordinance, additives are used to a small extent in the treatment of drinking water. The limit values of the Drinking Water Ordinance are, of course, complied with. The treated drinking water is distributed via a network of pipes in Gütersloh. This network of water pipes stretches across the city and supplies water to households, businesses and public institutions. Stadtwerke Gütersloh monitors the quality of the drinking water through regular inspections and tests. Chemical and microbiological analyses are carried out to ensure that the water meets current quality standards and is safe for consumption.
To ensure the high level of quality in water supply, a so-called Technical Safety Management (TSM) was introduced in 2008 and audited and certified by the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW). This initiated a continuous improvement process which, among other things, optimizes the organization of internal processes, technical equipment, troubleshooting, employee qualifications and customer service.
Water consumption data is recorded and used by Stadtwerke Gütersloh for billing customers. Customers receive corresponding water bills based on their individual consumption.
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Quality assurance and efficient water treatment: Drinking water in Gütersloh and the waterworks involved
Quality assurance and efficient water treatment: drinking water in Gütersloh and the waterworks involved
Since 2008, Stadtwerke Gütersloh has placed great emphasis on ensuring high water quality and, to this end, has introduced a Technical Safety Management (TSM) system that has been tested and certified by the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW). This system optimizes internal processes, troubleshooting and technical equipment. Regular tests and analyses provide important information about the quality of the drinking water and its hardness.
Drinking water quality and water hardness:
The drinking water in Gütersloh has a water hardness of between 16 and 19 dH, with an average value of 17.5 dH. This water hardness is classified as hard. Hard water contains valuable trace elements and minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which are responsible for the lime content in the water. Although hard water can present certain challenges, it supports the body because a certain amount of calcium is necessary for building and maintaining bones and teeth.
The waterworks involved:
In Gütersloh, three waterworks are responsible for supplying water to the city and neighboring communities: the “Langer Weg” waterworks, the “Nordrheda-Ems” waterworks and the “Quenhorn” waterworks. Each waterworks has specific features that contribute to the efficient provision of drinking water.
- The “Langer Weg” waterworks, in operation since 1948, is located in Gütersloh, city and draws its water from the Spexard extraction area. It has 12 vertical wells, which pump the water from a depth of 15-25 meters. The treatment is done by deferrization and demanganization with a max. treatment capacity of 300 m³/h.
- The “Nordrheda-Ems” waterworks, in operation since 1963, is located in Rhedaer Forst and extracts water from the Rhedaer Forst and Sudheide extraction areas. It has 15 vertical wells (Rhedaer Forst) and 12 vertical wells (Sudheide). Treatment is also carried out by deferrization and demanganization with a max. treatment capacity of 300 m³/h.
- The waterworks “Quenhorn”, in operation since 1995, is located in Herzebrock-Clarholz and uses the extraction area Quenhorn I. It has 2 horizontal wells and 5 vertical wells. Treatment is carried out by deferrization and demanganization with an increased max. treatment capacity of 800 m³/h.
Water extraction and treatment:
Stadtwerke Gütersloh extracts more than 5 million m³ of water annually to supply the city of Gütersloh and neighboring communities. A total of 45 gravel-fill wells are used for this purpose, pumping the water from depths of 15-25 meters. The water is treated in the waterworks by deferrization and demanganization to remove unwanted substances and improve water quality.
Thanks to Technical Safety Management (TSM) and close cooperation with the DVGW, Stadtwerke Gütersloh attaches great importance to a high-quality water supply. The waterworks involved, such as the “Langer Weg” waterworks, the “Nordrheda-Ems” waterworks and the “Quenhorn” waterworks, play a crucial role in providing drinking water. The extraction of water from the various extraction areas and the subsequent treatment ensure that the drinking water meets strict quality standards and satisfies the needs of the population.