The Tampa Water Department is moving ahead with an upgrade to its David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility that will be aimed at improving water quality and cutting long-term operational costs.
The $42 million Chemical Systems Improvement Project is the latest effort in the city’s push to modernize its water treatment infrastructure to serve Tampa’s growing population. The initiative is designed to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water for generations into the future.
A key part of the upgrade is the construction of an on-site sodium hypochlorite generation facility, which will allow the plant to produce its own liquid bleach for water disinfection. The project also includes installing a more robust ammonia delivery system to boost reliability and meet increasing demand.
According to the department, the improvements will:
- Streamline the treatment process
- Reduce dependence on chemicals transported to the site
- Lower operating and maintenance expenses over time
- Enhance safety and provide greater redundancy in chemical storage
- Improve the taste and smell of drinking water
The project will be supported by design engineer Carollo Engineers while and Garney Construction will serve as the contractor.
“This project is a smart investment that strengthens the reliability of our water treatment system while delivering better water quality,” said Rory Jones, Director of the Tampa Water Department. “The work we do today will pave the way for a more sustainable, resilient tomorrow.”
Funding for the Chemical Systems Improvement Project will come from the City of Tampa’s Progressive Infrastructure Planning to Ensure Sustainability (PIPES) program, $2.9 billion initiative to upgrade aging water and wastewater systems.
Source: Carollo Engineers
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