The Design of our new water treatment plant is underway. The new plant will be designed to meet modern standards and community needs.  It will provide a state-of-the-art water treatment process, advance our monitoring and control systems, improve water pressure, and ensure compliance with future regulatory requirements.

CDM Smith has been diligently working to design the new plant. Construction is expected to begin in October 2025 and be completed by early 2028. 

Our current water treatment plant is over 60 years old. As a result, our existing plant was not designed to meet the new state and federal drinking water requirements that will go into effect in the next few years.

The new plant will replace the existing conventional lime softening plant and provide enhanced treatment technologies. Investing in the design and construction of a new water treatment plant is critical. It will ensure we continue to meet or exceed state and federal requirements for drinking water.  Moreover, the new plant will modernize our water infrastructure, improve water quality, and ensure a sustainable future for our community.

At the March 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting, the Commission agreed to:

• Order equipment with long lead times to avoid project delays.
• Begin the procurement process for the Deep Injection Wells.
• Prepare a reimbursement resolution. If approved, it will allow the City to reimburse funds spent before revenue bonds are issued.

At the May 20, 2025, City Commission Meeting, the Commission approved Ordinance No. 15-25 on Second Reading to increase water and sewer rates. The rate increase will go into effect on October 1, 2025.

• Prior to 2022, water rates had not been increased for more than 15 years.
• The rate increases will help pay for the new water treatment plant.
• The City Commission is continuing to explore alternate funding sources to offset future costs.

Water Treatment Plant Progress Reports

• WTP Progress Report July 2025

Updates will be provided as more project information becomes available. If you have questions about the new water treatment plant, or would like more information, please contact the Utilities Department at (561) 243-7100.