Marion
County Utilities
Water Services
The
Floridian Aquifer provides most of Marion County with clean,
fresh tasting water. Marion County Utilities is committed to
provide our customers with this natural resource. To do this,
our water undergoes bacteriological testing, mineral testing and
is evaluated for clarity and freshness. Depending on the test
results, chlorine may be added, or the water may need balancing
to correct hardness or softness issues. After these steps are
taken, the water is sent through our distribution pipes to our
customers.

But how exactly does water go from a well to your home? When the
water is drawn from the well, it's first stop is a Water
Treatment Plant. Here it goes through the numerous tests to
determine quality. The water is then sent through various
underground pipes to your house. At this point, it goes through
a water meter, which tracks the amount of water you use, and
then into your home.

1 million gallon water storage
tank at the Oak Run Water
Treatment Facility.