New water director flags quality-control and schedule concerns at treatment-plant project
Nov 18, 2025
Carrie Aiken, the city's water director, reported extensive quality-control and supervision problems at the water treatment plant construction site after a site review with Bowen Engineering, said a number of installations require rework, and expects a contractor response and a punch list within roughly 10 business days.
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Oak Ridge's recently appointed water department director, Carrie Aiken, told the City Council that construction quality and supervision issues at the city's new water treatment plant are causing schedule risk and will require corrective work.
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