SEYMOUR, Ind. — Indiana American Water has officially broken ground on a major $50 million water treatment facility in Seymour, marking a significant investment in the city’s future water supply and infrastructure.

The new plant is designed to replace Seymour’s current water treatment facility, which has served the community for more than a century but no longer meets the long-term capacity and efficiency needs of the city’s growing population. The new facility is expected to be fully operational by fall 2026.

A formal groundbreaking ceremony held on July 31, 2025, brought together city leaders, local residents, project contractors, and utility representatives to celebrate the milestone. Among those in attendance were Seymour Mayor Matthew Nicholson, Indiana American Water President Barry L. Suits, representatives from Reynolds Construction, and other local officials and community members.

“This is a momentous day for the City of Seymour and Indiana American Water,” said Barry L. Suits, President of Indiana American Water. “This new facility is more than just concrete and steel — it’s a promise. A promise that we are investing in the infrastructure that supports our health, our economy, and our way of life. It’s a commitment to delivering safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water for generations to come.”

Mayor Nicholson praised the project as an important step forward for Seymour’s long-term development and sustainability. “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 said.

When complete, the modern plant will be capable of treating 4.5 million gallons of water per day, which is nearly double Seymour’s current average daily water demand of 2.5 million gallons. The new design also includes the option to expand capacity to 6 million gallons per day, ensuring that the system can keep pace with future residential, commercial, and industrial growth in Seymour and surrounding areas.

Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, serving about 1.3 million people in more than 50 Indiana communities. The new Seymour facility is part of the company’s broader commitment to upgrade and modernize aging infrastructure to meet higher standards for water quality, system reliability, and sustainability.

Reynolds Construction will lead the building process, which includes not only new treatment technology but also significant updates to distribution infrastructure that will help ensure clean, safe drinking water is delivered efficiently to homes and businesses.

Local leaders say the new facility will also help strengthen Seymour’s economic development potential by giving the community the capacity and reliability it needs to attract new businesses and support job growth.

For residents, the investment means peace of mind that the city’s water system is prepared to serve future generations, even as demand grows and regulations tighten.

Originally reported by Smart Water Magazine.