Aqua Indiana Breaks Ground On Midwest Wastewater Plant
Recently, Indiana leadership joined elected officials and community partners at 6811 Engle Road Fort Wayne, IN 46804 to break ground on the expansion of its Midwest Wastewater Treatment Plant – a $28 million investment and the largest capital improvement project in the company’s history in the Hoosier State. The project will increase capacity to meet the region’s growing demand while advancing environmental protection and long-term reliability.
“This expansion ensures continued reliable service for our customers as the Fort Wayne region grows,” said Aqua Indiana President Sadzi Oliva. “By investing in advanced treatment technology and increased capacity, we’re protecting what matters most – our customer’s health, our local waterways, and the future of this community. This infrastructure investment will serve the Fort Wayne region for generations to come.”
The expansion and improvement project will support Allen, Huntington, and Whitley Counties, helping to accommodate population growth, reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows, improve odor control, and enhance sludge treatment to return cleaner water to the environment. Construction on the project began in 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2027.
“Protecting our environment and safeguarding clean water has long been at the heart of the partnership between Aqua Indiana and the Little River Wetlands Project,” said Cammy Sutter, Executive Director of Little River Wetlands Project. “As Aqua expands its Midwest Wastewater Treatment Plant, we’re proud to continue working together as neighbors, partners, and environmental stewards dedicated to preserving the natural resources Fort Wayne and our surrounding communities depend on.”
This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure around the country. The project underscores Aqua’s commitment to providing high-quality, reliable and safe water and wastewater solutions to customers. To learn more about Aqua’s dedication to improving America’s infrastructure, please visit AquaWater.com.
Aqua Indiana serves approximately 100,000 people in 16 counties across the Hoosier State. Visit AquaWater.com for more information or follow @MyAquaWater on Facebook and X.
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