Government
Jesse Goldberg , consultant for the Reading Area Water Authority (RAWA) talks with Tami Shimp from Berks Nature about the importance of understanding the impact of the watershed. Lake Ontelaunee is the sole source of water for 125,000 customers in Reading. The Lake Ontelaunee Watershed encompasses 200 square miles spreading North into Lehigh County.Between 14 and 15million gallons of water is treated daily before making into our homes. Particles are filtered out and the water is disinfected with chlorine. Berks Nature and RAWA work together to establish preventive measures in the watershed area to keep the water as clean as possible. This means less filtering and chlorine is needed before the water is potable. That translates to healthier water and less expensive water bills.