LANCASTER NORTH WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Location: Lancaster, Ohio
Project Type: Water Treatment Facility
Role: Electrical Contractor
General Contractor: Kokosing
Contract: $13,400,000
Completion: 2025
The Lancaster North Water Treatment Facility was built to replace aging infrastructure and support the city’s long-term water needs. Designed to serve the community for decades to come, the plant brings modern treatment, automation and reliability to a critical public utility.
Claypool Electric provided the full electrical scope for the new facility, from incoming utility service through distribution, controls and plant-wide systems. The work required coordination across multiple trades and systems, all while keeping future operations and maintenance in mind.
From raw water intake to finished water ready for distribution, every major process within the plant relies on the electrical backbone installed on this project. Power, controls and safety systems were designed to work together seamlessly to support a fully automated treatment facility.
Challenges
Building a new water treatment plant involves more than installing equipment. It requires planning, sequencing and precision across interconnected systems. Key challenges included:
- Supplying and installing a 12,470-volt electrical distribution system from the new AEP utility metering service through the main and generator paralleling switchgear.
- Installing medium voltage generators to provide plant backup power.
- Providing complete power distribution for all treatment processes from intake through finished water.
- Installing PLC control panels and plant-wide SCADA system components.
- Wiring field instrumentation devices and process equipment including pumps, valve actuators, HVAC and mechanical systems.
- Coordinating underground duct banks, fiber optic cabling and power feeds between the new plant and the existing South Water Treatment Plant.
Outcome
The completed facility now operates with a fully integrated electrical and control system designed for long-term reliability. Backup generation ensures continued operation during outages, and automation systems allow plant staff to monitor and manage processes efficiently.
Claypool’s scope supported the startup and commissioning of a completely automated water treatment facility that now plays a central role in Lancaster’s infrastructure. What was once aging is now modern, dependable and built for the future.
Highlights
- 12,470-volt electrical distribution system installed
- Medium voltage backup generators integrated for plant resiliency
- Complete power and control systems for all treatment processes
- Plant-wide PLC and SCADA systems installed
- Underground duct banks and fiber optic infrastructure coordinated across facilities
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