New water filtration system celebrated in southern Indiana community
A new water filtration system is improving the quality of water for people in one southern Indiana community.
Charlestown's mayor and other city leaders celebrated the filtration system Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Brown tap water has been a problem for decades in the community and officials have blamed aging infrastructure and lack of maintenance.
The new, temporary mobile water filtration unit removes iron and manganese from the groundwater until a permanent treatment facility can be built.
City leaders said they are excited to provide residents with clean, freshwater from their taps. They are also hopeful it will grow the community by providing a higher quality of life.
The new, permanent water treatment facility should be finished next summer.