Water Department
Quality water is important to all of us – in our home life and business environment. HMU adheres to all mandated and many self-imposed standards to bring quality water to Harlan.
The City of Harlan’s water is supplied by 21 shallow wells located along the Nishnabotna River (as of 2022 there are plans to add 4 more). The new water treatment plant came online in 2013.
HMU uses a reverse osmosis process to treat water. We provide soft water, which saves customers in detergent bills and hard water scale in boilers and heat exchangers.
Water samples are collected monthly from rotating locations throughout the city and are submitted to State Hygienic Laboratory for bacteria analysis.
Further analysis is done every three years by the State Hygienic Laboratory and includes tests for lead and copper, volatile organic compounds, and synthetic organic compounds, per state requirements. Radiological testing is performed every four years. Copies of all test results are available upon request. Harlan’s water is not only clean and safe for drinking, but also clear, refreshing, and delicious
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