Big Muddy Speaker Series

Presentation by Alex Dzurick, Energy Educator with Columbia Water and Light

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

7 p.m. presentation
lower floor of the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
in Rocheport, MO (directions below)

 If you intend on coming early to purchase an amazing dinner at Les Bourgeois Bistro before the presentation, PLEASE call to make a reservation at: 573-698-2300

Alex Dzurick from Columbia Water and Light will discuss Columbia’s drinking water source, the alluvial aquifer beneath the McBaine Bottoms. More info to come.

On top of the agricultural productivity gained from irrigation and predictable flooding, rivers have also been the major source of potable water since the dawn of humanity. Today, as erosion and contamination threaten our water supply, we rely on treated water to serve our needs. Luckily for those of us in Columbia, a natural alluvial aquifer in the McBaine Bottoms serves as the first step in the filtration of potable water.

Formed from glacial deposits along the river’s edge, this aquifer holds 44 billion gallons of naturally filtered water, which is then secondarily treated at the City’s water treatment plant before being piped to customers. Thanks to the aquifer, the water in Columbia is of very high quality and exceeds the water quality standards set by the EPA.

Alex Dzurick from Columbia Water and Light will discuss Columbia’s drinking water source, the alluvial aquifer beneath the McBaine Bottoms.

Directions

• 14020 W. Hwy BB, Rocheport, MO
• Take I-70 to the Rocheport, MO, exit (Exit #115). It’s the first exit east of the Missouri River.
• Head north toward Rocheport.
• After about a mile, turn left at the sign for Les Bourgeois Bistro. Follow the signs to the Bistro. You will probably need to park in the lot above the Bistro and walk the trail down.
• The presentations are held in upstairs in the restaurant. The restaurant is no longer open on Tuesdays but the bar is! You are welcome to bring your own food or snacks.