Choctaw Utilities, Choctaw Lake Ohio

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Choctaw Utilities Plant Update

The construction of the new CU plant is approximately 90% complete.  We have been slowed down by an electrical transformer specification issue, but that has since been resolved.   Right now, construction has been halted as a result of CV-19, and the timeframe for construction to continue is unclear.  

We’ve asked the contractor for an updated schedule, but with all the uncertainty, any sort of firm timeline would be speculation at this point.   We will update everyone as soon as we get an update schedule.

We will announce our next board meeting as soon as the governor lifts the restriction on public gatherings.

Please stay home and be safe until this difficult time gets better !!!!   

WATER PLANT MONTHY UPDATE – OCTOBER 2019

New Tonka filter skid – this is the heart of the plant. These filters replace our current filters, which are over 50 years old. State of the art technology with air added to backwash for more complete cleaning. Computer monitored and controlled push button operation.

Fall is in the air and things are progressing well on the construction of the new Choctaw Lake Water Treatment plant.  We began work back in the spring, but heavy rains during the early part of summer delayed our project by 40 days.  As the summer progressed and the ground finally began to dry, things really started to move forward at a steady pace.  

Two chamber detention tank is in place.  Internal coating is only thing left to apply.

As you can see from our most current pictures, the new plant is really beginning to take shape.  Several milestones worth mentioning:

  1. The new filter skid arrived two weeks ago.  The filter skid arrived via truck from Minnesota and was craned as an assembly into the new building 
  2. The contact detention tank is complete except for coatings, and the lagoon is complete.     
Roof trusses in process of being installed.  Will be under roof very soon.

Our goal is to complete construction of the new plant in late 2019 or early 2020.  As part of our contract with our general contractor, they are required to complete the project by the end of February.  We hope it will be sooner than that, but understand that with any major construction project, there are sometimes delays that are beyond the control of the contractor or Choctaw Utilities.  As long as nature keeps cooperating, we anticipate no issues.

Filter skid inside new treatment building. 

As promised, we are building a high-quality, state of the art, water treatment facility and it really does not matter if it’s opened in December, January, or February.  We are focused on ensuring quality.  We are very pleased with the contractors and their dedication to our project.  They have been very responsive and the work they’ve completed is top quality.   

Chemical room floor ready for concrete pour, scheduled for today.  By the time you see this, the pour will be complete.

We will continue to post updates to keep the community informed as to the progress of this very important project. 

Iron lagoon is complete.  Iron removed from water is discharged here.

The next quarterly meeting of the Choctaw Utilities board of directors will be held on Monday, October 14 at 7:00 in the conference room at the lodge.