Investing in Fort Wayne
Expanding the Midwest Wastewater Treatment Plant
At Aqua, we’re committed to providing safe, reliable and efficient wastewater treatment and enhancing quality of life for our customers.
That’s why we’re excited to announce a major expansion project at our wastewater treatment plant that serves the city of Fort Wayne.
This project is an essential investment in our future. As our community grows, so does the demand for wastewater treatment services. This expansion will ensure we can continue to effectively manage wastewater, protect public health and safeguard the environment for years to come.
What This Project Means for You
Safe and Reliable Service: This expansion will put us ahead of the curve, allowing us to accommodate unexpected growth without compromising service. This means continued sanitary conditions in your neighborhoods and reliable service throughout the system.
Clean and Healthy Environment: By expanding our treatment capacity, we’ll improve public health by efficiently removing harmful contaminants from wastewater. Additionally, the project will reduce odors from the plant and implement more effective sludge management, lessening our environmental impact.
Sustainable Infrastructure: We’re building for the future. This project will ensure cleaner waterways, protect our water resources and create a more sustainable infrastructure for generations to come. It will also ensure safer trail use and facility access around the plant.
Why Aqua is the Right Partner
We have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale infrastructure projects. Our expertise, combined with our multi-state presence, allows us access to a wealth of resources and diverse knowledge. This enables us to execute the project efficiently and keep costs down.
Proper wastewater treatment is a vital public service, and we take our commitment to our community seriously. We’re proud to be at the forefront of safeguarding public health and environmental protection during this exciting time of growth in our community.
Why Wastewater Treatment Matters
Have you ever thought about what happens to the water you flush or drain? Believe it or not, wastewater treatment plays a critical role in protecting our health and environment.
Here’s Why:
Safeguards health: Untreated wastewater harbors harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites that can cause serious illness. Treatment removes these contaminants, keeping our water clean and communities healthy.
Protects ecosystems: Discharging raw sewage into rivers, lakes and oceans can devastate aquatic life. Treatment facilities filter out pollutants, ensuring healthy ecosystems for fish and other wildlife.
FAQs
How will the project impact the environment?
Proper wastewater treatment has many benefits for the environment, our customers and our community. Untreated wastewater that is released into waterways can lead to pollution, harming aquatic life and ecosystems.
By expanding the plant to address projected population growth, we’re ensuring that we can handle additional capacity, ultimately resulting in a decreased risk of sanitary sewer overflows and thus, untreated wastewater reaching our waterways.
The project will also address other environmental concerns, such as reducing odors, improving sludge management and providing safer access to the adjacent walking trails.
Am I notified of potential service disruptions?
You can view current water service disruptions on our disruption map.
We encourage all customers to sign up for WaterSmart Alerts – automated customer notifications designed for quick, reliable communication about your water quality and service in case of disruption. Learn more and sign up here.
Who to contact with questions related to the project?
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Aqua Customer Service by calling our toll-free number at 877.987.2782.
