Water Treatment Plant
Department Manager: Barry Jarred


Kennett's water supply is taken from four ground water wells that extend 100 to 130 feet below the surface. The water produced by these wells is of naturally high quality and free from harmful levels of chemicals and bacteria. However, it does contain levels of iron and dissolved calcium, which makes treatment of the water necessary to remove excess levels of these substances. The ability to supply a safe, adequate source of water is vital to any community, large or small, and many towns have treatment plants for this purpose. Trained operators are necessary in order to control the treatment process, do quality assurance testing, as well as operate and maintain the equipment needed to perform water treatment.
   Water Treatment Plant Operators are licensed by the State of Missouri upon completion of training and testing.

Click Here for a view of the 2008 Annual Water Quality Report [.doc] [.html]

Click Here for a view of the 2007 Annual Water Quality Report

Click Here for a view of the 2006 Annual Water Quality Report

Click Here for a view of the 2005 Annual Water Quality Report
     Click Here for a view of the 2005 Unregulated Contaminants-Optional Monitoring

Click Here for a view of the 2004 Annual Water Quality Report
     Click Here for a view of the 2004 Unregulated Contaminants-Optional Monitoring

Taste, Odor & Color Problems

If your water doesn't come out of the tap good-tasting and clean, there is usually something you can do about it at home. While most common home water quality concerns do not pose a health risk, you still want your water to taste, look and smell good. Use the information below to learn about which water quality concerns are safety risks, and which ones you can easily treat to improve your water's taste, color and odor. If you don't see your water quality concern listed here, please call City Light Gas & Water at 888-5366 for advice. Click on "Discolored Water" to read about Discolored Water.

Discolored Water