SEYMOUR — Indiana American Water broke ground today on a new $50 million water treatment facility in Seymour, set to replace the city’s century-old plant. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to be operational by fall 2026.
Seymour Mayor Matthew Nicholson, Indiana American Water President Barry L. Suits, and representatives from Reynolds Construction, along with city officials and community leaders, attended the groundbreaking ceremony.
“This new facility is more than just concrete and steel — it’s a promise,” said Suits. “It’s a commitment to delivering safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water for generations to come.”
The new plant will have a treatment capacity of 4.5 million gallons per day (MGD), nearly doubling the city’s current average daily demand of 2.5 MGD. Designed for future growth, its capacity can be expanded to 6 MGD.
Key features of the new plant include advanced filtration systems for improved water quality and taste, modern chemical feed systems to meet future standards, centralized data monitoring, emergency power generation for uninterrupted service, and upgraded wellfield infrastructure with a new raw water main for enhanced supply resilience.
Mayor Matthew Nicholson lauded the project as a critical investment. “We appreciate Indiana American Water’s continued investment in Seymour. This new facility will continue to benefit our community for many years to come,” he stated.
The existing plant, built in the early 1900s, has faced significant challenges due to its age and location in the East Fork of the White River floodway. Over the last decade, the site has experienced flooding on more than 400 days, including five major flood events, with the most recent in April.
“This project is about resilience,” Suits added, emphasizing the goal to ensure Seymour has a reliable water system regardless of weather conditions.
Reynolds Construction is leading the facility’s construction through a design-build approach. Approximately $42 million is allocated for plant construction and design, with an additional $8 million for raw water infrastructure, wellfield improvements, and related costs.
