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Construction Progress
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Project History
The original Water Reclamation Facility was built and began operating in 1967. Various updates, improvements, and the creation of new buildings have progressed over the decades and now we are in the midst of a multi-year expansion.
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1967
The original plant is built and goes into operation. -
1985
Tertiary and sludge storage upgrades are completed. -
1991
Grit and septage systems are improved. -
2003
The South Activated Sludge Plant, Dewatering Building, and administration buildings are constructed. -
2013
Algae control systems are improved -
2014
Post-aeration and Ultraviolet improvements are completed and a filter arm is replaced. -
2016
A Facility Master Plan is adopted. -
2019
Electrical upgrades are completed. -
2021
Boiler replacement is completed. -
2022
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) Grant and loan from State Revolving Fund (SRF) awarded to the city. -
2023
Miscellaneous Improvement Projects (MIPS) facility project and fencing improvements are completed. -
2024
WRF Aeration Basin Clariflocculator are completed. -
2025
Construction of building structures for liquids and solids handling are completed. Installation of underground piping begins. -
2026
The Aeration Basin, Secondary Clarifiers, Blower and Pump Buildings are complete. -
2027
Solid Handling facilities are finalized and reliability improvements are made to the existing plant structures. Commissioning or startup of the South Plant begins. -
2028
North Plant facilities are demolished and civil/site work is finalized.