Aqua Indiana Celebrates Completion of Significant Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project in Western Hancock County

Infrastructure project delivers cleaner water and a healthier environment for Western Hancock

Greenfield, Ind. (June 6, 2024)--Aqua Indiana leadership joined officials to cut the ribbon on its Western Hancock Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project on Tuesday. The state-of-the-art facility, which was fully operational in August 2023, doubled the plant’s capacity and was designed to support the extraordinary growth in the region. The upgrades significantly reduce pollutants entering local waterways and improve disinfection, leading to cleaner water and a healthier environment.

“At Aqua, our number one priority is our customers,” said Aqua Indiana President Bob Ervin. “This expansion ensures we continue to meet Indiana’s environmental standards while supporting the growth of Western Hancock County. By reducing pollutants and improving overall treatment efficiency, we can ensure cleaner water for a healthier future. I’m grateful to the Indiana team who worked tirelessly to deliver the project on time and on budget. Their dedication to serving our customers is commendable.”

This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure around the country.

The project underscores Aqua’s commitment to providing high-quality, reliable and safe water and wastewater solutions to customers. To learn more about Aqua’s dedication to improving America’s infrastructure, please visit AquaWater.com.

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Aqua Indiana provides water and wastewater service to approximately 100,000 people in 15 counties throughout Indiana. Visit AquaWater.com for more information or follow @MyAquaWater on Facebook and @MyAquaWater on X.