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Speedway outlines wastewater plant upgrades and methane‑to‑energy project
Summary
Town leaders said the wastewater plant treated nearly 1.5 billion gallons in 2024 and selected a contractor for a methane gas generator guaranteed‑savings project; required CSO upgrades remain a major capital need.
Superintendent Brad Sloan told the state‑of‑the‑town audience that Speedway’s wastewater and stormwater plant treated nearly 1.5 billion gallons of wastewater in 2024 and maintained a satisfactory rating with zero deficiencies.
Town officials noted two planning milestones: selection of the Weapardo Group for a guaranteed‑energy‑savings methane‑generator project at the wastewater plant and selection of a QA/QC firm for CSO expansion planning. The town said the methane project is intended to convert plant methane gas to energy and improve operational efficiency.
At the same time Clerk‑Treasurer Philip Faust and other leaders cautioned that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s CSO requirement will force significant upgrades estimated at $15–$20 million and that funding will likely require rate increases or outside grants. No formal funding decision was made at the event; officials said planning and grant applications will continue.
The water and wastewater sections also reported operational upgrades in 2024: new equipment installations, a completed new garage at the water plant, and exploration of energy‑saving options to reduce operating costs.
Ending: Town staff said work will continue on design and funding strategies; officials emphasized grant pursuit and energy projects to offset long‑term costs.
