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Capital Improvement Project Water Treatment Plant

Lake Michigan serves as Waukegan's primary source of drinking water, providing water to residents and businesses throughout the community. The City treats the water to meet applicable safety and quality standards before distributing it for public use.

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Project Description

The Water Treatment Plant Capital Improvement Project includes electrical upgrades, installation of a new variable frequency drive (VFD) motor to adjust pump speed based on water demand or a preset operating speed, and replacement of two backwash pumps, couplings, and motors. The new equipment will improve operational control, support more efficient performance, and enhance the reliability of the plant’s water treatment processes.