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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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                                        1967The original plant was built and began operating.
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                                        1985Tertiary and sludge storage upgrades were completed.
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                                        1991Grit and septage systems were improved.
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                                        2003The South Activated Sludge Plant, Sludge Dewatering Building, and administration buildings were constructed.
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                                        2013Algae control systems were improved
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                                        2014Post-aeration and UV improvements were completed, and a filter arm was replaced.
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                                        2016A Facility Master Plan was adopted.
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                                        2019Electrical upgrades were completed.
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                                        2021Boiler replacement completed.
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                                        2022Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) Grant and loan from SRF awarded to City.
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                                        2023MIPS Facility Project and fencing improvements completed.
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                                        2024WRF Aeration Basin Clariflocculator completed.
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                                        2025Construction of building structures for liquids and solids handling. Begin installation of underground piping. We are Here
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                                        2026Aeration Basin, Secondary Clarifiers, Blower Building and Pump Building complete.
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                                        2027Finalize Solid Handling facilities and make reliability improvements to existing plant. Startup / Commissioning of South Plant.
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                                        2028Demolition of North Plant facilities and finalize civil / site work.
