Illinois American Water Announces Construction Project Completed at Water Treatment Plant in Village of Hardin
21 August 2024 - 3:15AM
Business Wire
Installation of sodium permanganate chemical
feed system helps remove natural iron, manganese in the community
water system.
Installation of a sodium permanganate chemical feed system at
Illinois American Water’s water treatment plant in the Village of
Hardin was completed this summer. The sodium permanganate feed
system has been operating successfully for the past month. Early
indications show a noticeable improvement in the historic aesthetic
discoloration issues throughout the community’s water system.
The installation of the sodium permanganate feed system is an
important step to strategically address aesthetic issues in the
Hardin community’s water system. Sodium permanganate is a chemical
oxidant commonly used in community water treatment systems to
control taste, odors, biological growth, zebra mussels, and to
remove manganese and iron. It allows for better control of the
natural iron and manganese levels that are present in the raw
groundwater. Removing iron and manganese will help address the
water’s historic aesthetic issues, including taste and appearance
which have a long history in the community’s water system.
Illinois American Water monitors and tests the drinking water in
the Village of Hardin continuously. Ongoing tests confirm the water
in Hardin continues to meet all regulatory water quality
standards.
According to Rachel Bretz, Illinois American Water’s Director of
Water Quality & Compliance, the sodium permanganate chemical
feed system is a positive step but it will not be an immediate fix.
Said Bretz, “It will take additional time and other steps are
needed to reduce the iron and manganese materials that are already
present in the community’s water system. Once it is confirmed that
iron and manganese levels are being reduced in treated water
through the permanganate feed system, all water mains in the
community may need to be flushed to reduce residual materials in
the water system.”
The water treatment plant project included the installation of a
prefabricated building to store additional sodium permanganate.
This work was completed by Engineered Fluid, Inc. (Centralia). Work
also included adding chemical feed and control equipment that was
provided by Loellke Plumbing (Jerseyville) and Lowry Electric
(Collinsville). All work on the project was completed by union
contractors and employees.
Over the past year, in the Village of Hardin, seven fire
hydrants have been replaced and eight new fire hydrants have been
installed. That represents about 25 percent of all hydrants in the
community. According to Brendan St. Peters, Senior Supervisor of
Operations based in Jerseyville, a strategic plan on fire hydrant
replacement or repair continues. “Illinois American Water and the
local fire department maintain regular and consistent communication
to provide quality fire protection in the community,” said St.
Peters.
Hardin is a village and county seat of Calhoun County. It is
located about 43 miles southeast of St. Louis, near
Jerseyville.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history
dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,
clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater
services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations
in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's
6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise
and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent
outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and
other stakeholders.
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About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the
largest regulated water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 1.4 million people. American Water also operates a
quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.
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