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Waukegan officials say water‑plant upgrades on track; filters automated, raw‑water pump replacements planned
Summary
City staff described recent automation of four filters, valve replacements, intake inspections and planned raw‑water pump work at the century‑old Waukegan water plant; officials estimated the multi‑year program totals $25–30 million and will continue over coming years.
City public works and water department staff told the council on Oct. 20 that a series of capital upgrades at Waukegan’s century‑old water treatment plant are progressing and that several components have come online ahead of schedule.
Antonio (department presenter) said replacement of valves, automated controls and related electrical work for filters 11–14, which had not been updated since 1968, are complete and now allow automated…
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