Aviston Water System & Treatment Plant Improvements
Aviston, Illinois
Project Cost
$2M
Completion
2017

Client
Village of Aviston, Illinois
About
The project improved the Village’s water treatment and distribution systems to enhance water quality, capacity, storage, and reliability. Improvements included treatment equipment upgrades, pump replacements, water main looping, hydraulic modeling, and installation of a new 300,000-gallon elevated water tank.
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Phase I of this multi-phase project focused on improvements to the Village’s water treatment performance & system operation.
- Replacement of pressure-filter media, with the addition of manganese greensand to enhance iron & manganese removal.
- Replacement of filter under-drains.
- Replacement of valves & installation of new air blower.
Phase II expanded the improvements beyond the water treatment plant to address system capacity, reliability, water quality, and storage needs. Improvements included:
- Development of a comprehensive water distribution system hydraulic model to evaluate system capacity & identify infrastructure needs.
- Replacement of High Service Pumps & Low Service Pumps
- Replacement and modernization of Chemical Feeds at the Water Treatment Plant.
- Installation of water main looping to improve circulation and water quality throughout the distribution system.
- Replacement of an existing 30,000-gallon elevated and 160,000-gallon ground storage tank with a new 300,000-gallon single pedestal elevated water tank, providing increased storage capacity and improved system reliability.
Services Provided
- Comprehensive Water System Modeling
- System Improvements Planning
- IEPA loan application assistance
- Design and bidding support
- Construction guidance and observation
- Commissioning services


