Wastewater
Treatment Summary
The treatment consists of natural biological functions and mechanical processes that work on a continuous flow-through basis, improving the waste stream to an environmentally-safe effluent, discharged into the east fork of the White River.
Project History
Because of the rapid growth experienced by the Town of Fishers the Smock Creek Treatment Facility was expanded in 1987 to 1.1 million gallons per day (mgd). It was again expanded in 1991 to 1.65 mgd.
During this time designs were being finalized for a new treatment facility. Because of site limitations, the old facility could not be increased in capacity, rendering it unable to meet the rapid growth demands of Fishers.
The new facility, the Cheeney Creek Plant, was started in 1994. The plant was built at one million gallons per day (mgd) capacity, with the ability to expand to more than 12 mgd. This new plant design allows for expansion with minimal site disruption, and maximum cost efficiency. It will continue to meet capacity needs as Fishers' population grows.
The new treatment facility also allowed the old treatment plant to be closed. This created a significant operational cost reduction, while still treating more wastewater.
In 2002, the completion of the third phase of expansion for the Cheeney Creek Facility increased its capacity to 8 mgd, allowing for the continued growth demands of the Town of Fishers.
