WINCHESTER, IN — Officials from Indiana American Water Company and the city of Winchester on Wednesday, Nov. 5, “marked a significant milestone” with a groundbreaking ceremony at a new water treatment plant.
The new plant is “designed to expand capacity, improve reliability, and help ensure the delivery of safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water to more than 4,700 area residents and businesses,” a news release said.
The new $27 million facility will replace an aging water treatment plant that required several costly upgrades to remain operational.
“After a thorough cost-benefit analysis, it was clear that investing in a modern, more efficient plant would reduce long-term maintenance and operational expenses while delivering better value and sustainable, resilient service to the community for decades to come,” the release said.
“This new water treatment facility represents a major investment in Winchester’s future,” Mayor Bob McCoy said. “It strengthens our infrastructure, supports public safety and delivers the reliable, high-quality water our residents and businesses deserve. We’re pleased that Indiana American Water brought this project to life.”
The upgraded plant will have a firm capacity of 1.25 million gallons per day and a maximum output of 1.9 MGD, helping ensure the city is well prepared for peak water use and emergency needs.
The plant also expands the city’s water storage. Winchester’s existing elevated water tank near the town square holds 400,000 gallons. The new facility adds 450,000 gallons of storage, “boosting overall system resilience and reliability,” the release said.
This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Ceremony held at site of Winchester’s new water treatment facility
Reporting by Star Press / Muncie Star Press
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