Northwest Territories Drinking Water Quality Database

Aklavik

  • Truckfill in AklavikThe Aklavik water supply system uses a Class 2 system, consisting of a permanent twin intake system, 2 tanks for treated water and a truckfill station.
  • The system itself was built in 1971 with two new tanks built in 2000-2001 to replace the original tanks.
  • Each intake has its own submersible pump and heating system for cold weather protection.
  • A back-flush system has also been added to prevent the system from clogging during spring break-up when silt levels in the Peel River are at their highest.
  • The system uses a Flocculator Tube Clarifier with its Microfloc Neptune W82 Flocculation/Coagulation plant.
  • Once treated, the water is chlorinated. It is then stored in the two holding tanks and is frequently circulated in order to prevent freezing in winter months.
  • The truckfill arm is operated from a control switch outside the building controlled by the water truck operator. Chlorine is added in this section as well, for further disinfection while the water is being transported and stored in homes throughout the community.
  • Water delivery is privatized. The operator has 3 trucks, two of which have a 10,000-litre capacity and the third with a 16,000-litre capacity.
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