To address the elevated levels of manganese and iron, as well as any future contaminants of concern, Peoria Heights opted to make the largest investment in its water system in decades with the construction of a new water treatment plant to improve water quality, strengthen system reliability, and support long-term infrastructure resilience for the community. Building on our existing relationship from the CIP project, the village again hired Woodard & Curran to design the new facility and associated changes to the distribution system.
Where does a small community site a new water treatment plant?
Existing water storage tank on the project site.
Peoria Heights chose to site their new water treatment plant on existing village-owned property where a water storage tank and booster pumping station are already located. The site is compact and situated on a hill, which was challenging for the design team. We needed to develop a facility that incorporated a greensand filtration system for iron and manganese removal, chemical feeds for treatment and disinfection, and a restroom for the operations staff. The village also asked for the new facility to aesthetically match the existing booster pumping station.
Given the site constraints, the project team used 3-D design software to determine site preparation and ensure maximal utilization of the space available. The construction team will have to drive sheeting into the hillside and excavate to make room for the building footprint. The team collaborated across process, mechanical, structural, architectural, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing disciplines to determine the facility was sized appropriately for the equipment and operator use. Using 3-D design software helped everyone involved, including our client and the contractor, better visualize the site and facility.
