North Lawrence Water Authority

Our water originates from the Lower Floridan Aquifer, an underground reservoir located about half a mile beneath the earth's surface in many areas. This natural reservoir is replenished by rainfall that undergoes a thorough filtration process as it passes through hundreds of feet of rock layers.

After extracting water from the aquifer, we implement proper treatment protocols to ensure safety and enhance quality for all residents. Our commitment to conservation includes year-round educational initiatives about protecting this precious natural resource through community events, strategic communications, and student programs.

We utilize advanced ozone treatment technology at our water treatment facilities to deliver high-quality, fresh-tasting tap water. This process effectively oxidizes hydrogen sulfide to improve taste and odor while reducing necessary chlorine levels. The result is clean, refreshing water with excellent clarity.

As mandated by regulations, we add chlorine to maintain water quality during distribution through our pipeline network. Fluoride is also added to promote dental health. We adjust pH levels with sodium hydroxide to prevent copper and lead leaching from residential plumbing systems, which is the primary source of these elements in our service area.

Security is paramount at all our water facilities, featuring comprehensive protection systems including intrusion detection, alarms, surveillance cameras, and perimeter fencing. Armed personnel and law enforcement regularly patrol these critical infrastructure sites. Rest assured that we maintain constant vigilance in monitoring and protecting our water facilities, with your water safety as our highest priority.

1. Who needs a commercial enterprise license? Any entity doing enterprise in the City, without delay or not directly, ought to gain a mixed sales tax and enterprise license. You are taken into consideration engaged in business if you:
   • Send 1 or greater employees, retailers, or income folks into the City to solicit enterprise
   • Maintain employees or dealers on duty at a place within the City
   • Own, rent, lease or otherwise exercise control over property in the City
   • Make more than 1 delivery into the City within a 12-month period
   • Directly or indirectly maintain an office, store, or warehouse in the City
2. Do I should get a new business license every 12 months? Yes, you must renew your business license each yr and pay the yearly fee based on the expected monthly average full time personnel of your enterprise.
3. I don't have a bodily presence inside the City. Do I really want a business license? Most possibly. If you're providing any form of service, bringing items into the City, and/or deriving earnings inside City limits, you're engaged in enterprise within Aspen and consequently, a commercial enterprise license is needed.
4. What are the necessities to submit a building permit? Please see our Build or Remodel web page to learn about necessities and lets in for constructing initiatives. Land Use approvals should be acquired before a constructing allow may be customary.
5. When are building, plumbing, and mechanical lets in required? There are very few regions of new construction, restore or alteration that don't require lets in. The safest direction is to call the Building Department at 970-920-5090 to determine if your project requires a permit.
6. What paintings is exempt from constructing allows? Examples include carpet installation, tile work, mechanical equipment maintenance, plumbing repairs, painting, and wallpapering.
7. What constructing codes are currently being enforced? Please see the Building and Energy Codes page for current information.
8. What are the permit expenses related to a undertaking? Please see our Estimate Permit Cost web page. For assistance calculating estimated costs, contact our Permit Coordinator at 970-920-5090.
9. How long does the plan check technique take? Processing applications for new residential or commercial paintings typically takes 6 to 10 weeks, assuming complete application records and no unforeseen problems with approvals.