Case Study
Lufkin Water Treatment Plant Expansion
The water plant capacity for the City of Lufkin was only able to meet peak demand with no reserve capability. The plant could not meet future demands for production or treatment. The pumping and chlorination system was constructed in tandem with a new 2 million gallon ground storage tank. A recirculation pump was also installed to re-circulate water in the ground storage tank to aid in the aeration and removal of H2S. Inline pumps were installed to lift the well field line flow into the ground storage tank.
Constructed in 2000
Bid: $1,034,089
Contractor: Oscar Crawford Construction
Construction included pumps and piping, building to house pumps and electrical, chlorinator unit and building, site work, and fencing.
Increased pumping and chlorination capacity from 14 MGD to 17.5 MGD. Provided adequate pumping and treatment to meet peak summer demand and growth.
Case Study
Whitehouse Elevated Storage Tank
The water plant capacity for the City of Lufkin was only able to meet peak demand with no reserve capability. The plant could not meet future demands for production or treatment. The pumping and chlorination was constructed in tandem with a new 2 million gallon ground storage tank. A recirculation pump was also installed to re-circulate water in the ground storage tank to aid in the aeration and removal of H2S. Inline pumps were installed to lift the well field line flow into the ground storage tank.
Constructed in 1993
Bid: $1,346,400
Contractor: Landmark Structures, Inc.
2,000,000 gallon composite elevated storage tank
This project has doubled the City’s elevated storage which has provided adequate volume and pressure to the growing south Lufkin area. It is the first and only composite constructed tank in the region of the state. The structure provides a dual purpose with the Whitehouse Fire Station beneath, the southernmost station in the City.
