Infrastructure

The Broken Bow water supply is provided through the Municipal water system by 7 wells with depths from 140 to 330 feet. The system has combined pumping capacity of 4,264 gallons per minute. Two storage tanks have the ability to hold 1,000,000 gallons per day. The water is of clear quality and does not necessitate a treatment plan.

Chemical Analysis of the Water

Measurements in parts per million:

• Nitrates: 0.1


• Iron: 0.1


• Fluoride: 0.3


• Sodium: 1.0


• Chlorides: 2.0


• Sulfates: 2.0


• Hydrogen Ions: 7.5


• Potassium: 10.0


• Magnesium: 17.0


• Calcium: 51.0

• Total Alkalinity: 208.0


• Total Hardness: 188.0


• Total Solids: 196.0