Expands Water Treatment Plant to Meet Growing Demand
(UCBJ) – The City of Cookeville has announced the completion of a major expansion at its Water Treatment Plant. According to the city, the project increases the facility’s treatment capacity from 16 million gallons to 22.5 million gallons of water per day.
City officials celebrated the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and say the project is an investment in the community’s long-term infrastructure.
“This project increases the plant’s treatment capacity from 16 million gallons to 22.5 million gallons of water per day, ensuring our community has a reliable supply of safe, high-quality drinking water for years to come,” according to the City of Cookeville.
The new filter building was designed to accommodate future expansion to meet growing demand.
“This investment reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to strengthening our infrastructure and preparing for the future,” according to the City of Cookeville. “… Thank you to everyone who helped make this important project possible.”
Pictured above, from l. to r.: Councilman Ali Bagci, Water Quality Control employee Roger Phillips, City Manager James Mills, Councilman Chad Gilbert, Councilman Eric Walker, Mayor Laurin Wheaton, Water Department employee Jacob Manier, Vice Mayor Luke Eldridge, Water Department employee Matthew Phillips, Water Quality Director Barry Turner, Kenny Smith with Lakeland Electric, and Josh Hamilton, Project Manager with W&O Construction. Photo via the City of Cookeville.
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