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Park City Manages Complex Water Distribution System and Multiple Sources

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The Park City Water Division manages a complex distribution system featuring three treatment plants and multiple water sources. The city utilizes various reservoirs and pipelines to serve residents across significant elevation changes.

Key takeaways

  • Park City manages a complex distribution system with 43 pressure zones and 140 miles of pipeline.
  • The water supply relies on eight culinary sources including wells, springs, tunnels, and Rockport Reservoir.
  • Three treatment plants serve the area: Quinns Junction, 3Kings, and Spiro.
  • Irrigation represents nearly 70% of total water use during the summer months.

The Park City Water Division operates one of the most complex water distribution systems in the United States. The system includes 43 pressure zones, 20 tanks, 16 pump stations, and 49 pressure-reducing stations to manage water delivery.

Extensive distribution infrastructure details

The utility maintains over 140 miles of water pipeline and pumps water to residents across an elevation range exceeding one-third of a mile.

Treatment plants and storage capacity

Park City utilizes three specific treatment plants: the Quinns Junction Water Treatment Plant, the 3

Kings Water Treatment Plant, and the Spiro Water Treatment Plant. The network is supported by 16 water storage reservoirs with a maximum capacity of 14.6 million gallons.

Diverse culinary water sources

The city draws from eight culinary water sources, which consist of three deep wells, one spring, two tunnels, Rockport Reservoir, and one imported source from JSSD.

Summer irrigation and conservation tools

Data indicates that irrigation accounts for almost 70% of total summer water consumption. Residents can use the WaterSmart Website to view household water usage, compare usage with similar households, and identify potential leaks to reduce water bills.

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