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City says new water-treatment plant expected to produce potable water by mid-April

Oak Ridge City Council · January 20, 2026
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Officials said contractor Bowen Engineering provided an updated schedule that projects continuous potable production from the new treatment plant starting April 23, with demolition of old raw-water lines on May 6 and final completion by Aug. 14; staff reported recent progress including pump tests and membrane contractor coordination.

Water-department staff updated the council on progress at the new water treatment plant and a revised contractor schedule.

Carrie A. Bacon said Bowen Engineering provided an updated progress schedule after management engagement and that continuous potable production is shown to begin April 23; the contractor expects to demolish the old raw-water lines on May 6 (the project’s…

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