Missouri American Water Invests $11 Million in Jefferson City Clear Well, Pump Station
Missouri American Water has completed a new $11 million clear well, capable of storing one million gallons of drinking water, alongside a high-service pump station to enhance water delivery efficiency. The original clear well, dating back to 1888, suffered from leaks and was due for replacement. These improvements will support system pressure, especially during peak summer usage, and aid local emergency services. This project involved a 15-month collaboration with Goodwin Brothers Construction and local firms, ensuring future water reliability for approximately 1.5 million customers.
- Completion of a new $11 million clear well improves water storage capacity to one million gallons.
- Enhancements will support system pressure, critical for summer usage and emergencies.
- Collaboration with local contractors strengthens community ties and boosts regional employment.
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Missouri American Water completed construction on a new
Jefferson City Clear Well At Night (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are excited that the improvements at our Jefferson City treatment plant will improve our ability to provide clean, safe, reliable service to our customers,” said Brent Haas, Manager of Jefferson City Operations for Missouri American Water. “The clear well, which serves as a storage tank for our treated drinking water, dated back to 1888 and was well past its expected life.”
The original clear well, constructed in 1888 and upgraded in 1927, experienced water leaks over the many years of service due to cracks located underground.
“The clear well supports our ability to maintain system pressure and meet customer water needs, especially in the summer when usage is higher due to lawn irrigation and outdoor use,” said Renee Lawrence, Senior Project Engineer for Missouri American Water. “This is especially important in emergency situations.”
Missouri American Water partnered with Goodwin Brothers Construction Co, the general contracting company, and several local companies such as Stokes Electric, Harold E. Butzer – Mechanical, and Central Missouri Professional Services, Inc. to design and build the new clear well during the 15-month construction project.
“Replacing aging water infrastructure like the clear well helps local fire departments’ emergency response efforts by maintaining pressure and improving system reliability. It also keeps our communities flowing for current and future generations,” said Haas.
The new high service pumps, which pump water to the distribution system piping and storage tanks, were installed to improve the efficiency of water delivery.
Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.
With a history dating to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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