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Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
El Paso Water begins construction on Pure Water Center in Texas, US
El Paso Water (EPWater), a municipal utility, has initiated construction on the Pure Water Center, previously called the Advanced Water Purification Facility, in Texas, US. The project is aimed at providing 'sustainable, high-quality' drinking water for the community in El Paso. The ground-breaking ceremony, attended by local, state, and federal leaders, also served as the platform to unveil the facility's new name. EPWater president and CEO John Balliew said: "After years of planning, design and thousands of water-quality tests, we are excited to begin construction on the Pure Water Center. "This is the next step in El Paso's long history of water reuse, and we hope it will serve as a model for other communities facing water-related challenges." EPWater has been working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for over a decade to ensure the water produced will meet all state and federal safe drinking water standards. TCEQ granted final design approval late last year, paving the way for construction to commence. The Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant will provide treated water for the facility. The treated water will then undergo a purification process involving several steps, including membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, UV light with advanced oxidation, granular activated carbon filtration, and chlorine disinfection, to surpass drinking water quality standards. US-based Carollo Engineers has designed the Pure Water Center. The construction will soon begin with the PCL/Sundt joint venture. Once completed, the facility will supply an additional ten million gallons of drinking water a day to the residents of El Paso. The Pure Water Center will not only be a hub for water purification but also an educational resource. A visitor centre is planned to provide insights into water sources, supplies, environmental stewardship, and advanced processes for water treatment. In 2019, the US Bureau of Reclamation provided $3.5m for the facility's design and committed another $20m in 2022 for construction. With a total estimated project cost of $295m, EPWater is actively seeking further state and federal funding. The construction of the Pure Water Center is expected to be completed by 2028. In January this year, PCL Construction opened a Manufacturing Center of Excellence, focusing on increased investment in reshoring production for the US and Canada. "El Paso Water begins construction on Pure Water Center in Texas, US" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
El Paso Water breaks ground for nation's first direct-to-distribute water reuse facility
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Water broke ground on its newest Pure Water Center, the nation's first direct-to-distribution water reuse facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, along Pan American Drive in El Paso's Lower Valley. El Paso Water to break ground on 'advanced' water treatment plant The facility, formerly known as the Advanced Water Purification Facility, will take water from the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant in a multi-step purification process to 'go beyond drinking water quality standards before distribution to customers,' according to the news release by EP Water. The center was designed by Carollo Engineers and is soon to be constructed by the PCL/Sundt Construction Joint Venture. In addition, EP Water has been working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to meet all state and federal requirements. In 2024, TCEQ approved the final design. 'After years of planning, design and thousands of water-quality tests, we are excited to beginconstruction on the Pure Water Center,' President and CEO John Balliew said. 'This is the next step in El Paso's long history of water reuse, and we hope it will serve as a model for other communities facing water-related challenges.' The purification process includes membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet light with advanced oxidation, granular activated carbon filtration and chlorine disinfection. The total project cost for the facility is estimated at $295 million, and construction is expected to be completed in 2028. According to EP Water, the Pure Water Center would provide an additional 10 million gallons of drinking water per day directly to residents. 'The groundbreaking of EPWater's Pure Water Center represents a historic milestone for water reuse innovation,' Sanaan Villalobos, vice president and project manager at Carollo, said. 'As the nation's first direct-to-distribution potable reuse facility, this pioneering project showcases EPWater's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to water sustainability.' In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded $3.5 million for the facility's design and in 2022, committed an additional $20 million to support construction, according to EP Water. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
