Government Market News StaffMissouri American Water (MAW) is investing more than $500 million to improve statewide water and wastewater infrastructure. Projects include replacing more than 90 miles of aging water pipes and enhancing water treatment plant performance.
MAW recently released its 2023 Water Quality Reports covering the safety and quality of local drinking water sources. The reports describe local sources, summarize water testing, list substance levels in the water and provide instructions on protecting drinking water. The consumer reports, covering 47 regions in Missouri, indicate that contaminants in local drinking water supplies are negligible and that MAW meets and exceeds state and federal drinking water standards.
To maintain reliable water service, the company will support projects across 10 water treatment plants. MAW will upgrade St. Louis County’s south water treatment plant by replacing its intake pumps and chemical feed systems. The replacement intake station will improve reliability and mitigate flooding. Plans include building a structure for the chemical storage and feed systems to improve the water treatment process.
MAW will build a filter building at the Jefferson City water treatment plant. In addition, the company will invest in upgrading booster stations in St. Joseph and building wastewater lift stations in Eureka, Maplewood and Smithton. Plans include building a carbon feed system and replacing the chlorine feed system at the Joplin water treatment plant. Finally, MAW will replace the ozone system at the Warrensburg water treatment plant.
As part of the investment, MAW will allocate $100 million to identify lead service lines across the state and replace them with galvanized steel. The company intends to remove all lead service lines by 2030, allowing it to meet and exceed federal requirements. MAW has replaced approximately 10,000 lead service lines to date. Residents can self-report on unidentified local service lines and request a professional inspection.
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