WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION

This project involves the expansion of the existing water treatment facility for the purpose of increasing capacity and replacing aging components.

Major components of the expansion include:

1. 6 MGD water treatment building
2. 1.5 million-gallon raw water regulating tank
3. 500,000-gallon clearwell
4. 150,000-gallon washwater recovery basin
5. High service pump improvements
6. Rehabilitation of existing filters

WHY THE PROJECT

During the drought of 2021, water systems across the region were stressed with high water usage. WEB’s water treatment plant reached its maximum rated capacity of about 11 million gallons per day (MGD) during that time. The Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project will add an estimated 6 MGD of treatment capacity for a total capacity of up to 17 MGD. When completed, this expansion is projected to serve the water treatment needs within the system for the next 10-15 years, depending on the rate of growth within the system.