Winchester officials and representatives of Indiana American Water held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for a new $27 million water treatment facility that is expected to improve water quality and reliability and lower energy use.
The new facility, which began operations in April, replaces an aging water treatment plant that was too costly to continue to upgrade, the Greenwood-based utility said. The system serves more than 4,700 residents and businesses in the Randolph County community in northeastern Indiana.
“This new water treatment facility represents a major investment in Winchester’s future,” Mayor Bob McCoy said in a news release. “It strengthens our infrastructure, supports public safety, and delivers the reliable, high-quality water our residents and businesses deserve. We’re pleased that Indiana American Water brought this project to life.”
The new water treatment facility provides a host of improvements, the utility said, including advanced filtration, improved reliability, enhanced chemical safety systems, energy efficiencies, and increased pumping capacity to maintain water pressure for fire protection.
The plant also expands the city’s water storage. Winchester’s existing elevated water tank near the town square holds 400,000 gallons, and the new facility adds 450,000 gallons of additional storage, which the utility said will improve reliability.
“This new plant is a transformational development for Winchester,” Indiana American Water President Barry Suits said. “We’re not just increasing capacity—we’re investing in smarter infrastructure, better emergency preparedness, and long-term sustainability. Our team is proud to serve the people of Winchester with a system that’s built for the future.”
Indianapolis-based Bowen Engineering was the lead contractor on the project, and New York-based Hazen and Sawyer provided engineering design.