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Water System Improvement Updates

Weekly Update

September 17, 2026 Update

Work at the Plymouth Street Treatment Facility continues to progress. Testing is underway on the Greensand filter chemical feed systems and SCADA controls. Additionally, contractors are advancing work on the PFAS system by finalizing piping and pipe supports and preparing for commissioning. Construction of the lagoon is complete, and the perimeter fencing has been successfully installed. We will continue coordinating closely with our engineering team and contractors as we prepare the facility for full operation.

Memo from the Town Manager on Plymouth Street Treatment Facility/ Water Updates

Plymouth Street Treatment Site Construction Updates

The Town will continue to provide weekly construction photo updates as work progresses at the Plymouth Street Treatment Site. Each weekly update includes a PDF photo packet showing recent site work and progress.

Week 21

Latest Update

Work at the Plymouth Street Treatment Facility continues to progress. Testing is underway on the Greensand filter chemical feed systems and SCADA controls. Additionally, contractors are advancing work on the PFAS system by finalizing piping and pipe supports and preparing for commissioning. Construction of the lagoon is complete, and the perimeter fencing has been successfully installed. We will continue coordinating closely with our engineering team and contractors as we prepare the facility for full operation.

View Week 21 Photo PDF

Week 18

Progress at the Plymouth Street Treatment Facility remains steady as the project team enters the startup and commissioning phase.

Late last week, water filtration commenced through the iron and manganese vessels. Throughout this week, the team will continue system testing and component monitoring to ensure optimal and consistent operations. Key areas of focus include water quality monitoring, alarm verification, and SCADA control system evaluation.

View Week 18 Photo PDF

Week 17

Construction at the Plymouth Street Treatment Facility has entered the startup and commissioning phase. Chemical feed systems and automatic controls are being tested and finalized, while electrical and lagoon work nears completion. The team will soon begin treating water through the Greensand Filters to test water quality and confirm system performance before operations begin.

View Week 17 Photo PDF

Week 16

Construction at the Plymouth Street Treatment Facility is nearing startup. Crews completed PFAS filter pressure testing, chemical feed systems, and site grading, while final electrical work, lagoon work, and system sequencing continue.

View Week 16 Photo PDF

Week 15

Construction continues to progress at the Plymouth Street Treatment site. Electrical conduit installation is underway, final lagoon grading is nearing completion ahead of liner installation and drain line testing, and SCADA integration work continues in preparation for system startup.

View Week 15 Photo PDF

Previous Weekly Updates

Open the archive below to view construction summaries and photo PDFs from Weeks 1–14.

View Previous Weekly Updates Weeks 1–14 construction summaries and photo PDFs
Week 14 — Filter connections, booster pump installation and startup preparation
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Week 13 — PFAS filter delivery, manifold piping and lagoon construction
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Week 12 — Filter media loading, automation work and PFAS filter preparation
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Week 11 — Electrical work, filter media loading and system piping
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Week 10 — PFAS equipment pedestals and SCADA infrastructure
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Week 9 — Chemical feed systems and startup preparation
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Week 8 — Pressure testing, conduit installation and PFAS preparation
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Week 7 — Filter piping, sampling infrastructure and pressure testing
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Week 6 — Continued construction of the Wells 10A and 10B treatment systems
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Week 5 — Equipment delivery, placement and piping progress
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Week 4 — Utility work, concrete pads and treatment system preparation
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Week 3 — Filter pedestal and PFAS pad preparation
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Week 2 — Storage areas, test pits, well house work and site preparation
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Week 1 — Early site work, concrete pads, valves and utility identification
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