Indiana American Water Treatment Facility

The Sheridan, Indiana project features the construction of a 22’ diameter by 42’ tall standpipe tank, a critical component for the community’s water infrastructure. The standpipe tank is essential for improving water quality by allowing time for aeration and the removal of impurities. This tank plays a key role in enhancing the water treatment process and ensuring a reliable supply for the community of Sheridan.

The project faced a particularly challenging winter schedule, as crews had to contend with significant weather adversities. For schedule and access reasons as the site was tight and both interior and exterior surfaces received coatings, the standpipe was built in can sections allowing for multiple work fronts.

One of the standout features of the standpipe tank is its uniquely designed flat roof, which is tailored to provide additional structural integrity and accommodate the specific needs of the project.

Matt Prine, President of Indiana American Water, emphasized the importance of the project, stating, “Our responsibility to the community is to provide clean, safe and reliable water service, and on top of that, we are thinking about fire protection.” The standpipe tank contributes to both of these priorities, supporting the system’s overall water quality and ensuring fire protection capabilities for the area.

The addition of the standpipe tank is a vital step in strengthening Sheridan’s water infrastructure, providing long-term benefits to residents and improving overall system reliability.