The Bath Well Potable Water Treatment Plant project in the City of San Jacinto is a textbook example of upgrading aging infrastructure to meet modern demands while being on time and on target. Originally constructed in 1992, the existing iron and manganese removal system had reached the end of its service life. Civiltec Engineering was brought in to design a new facility capable of treating up to 2,500 gallons per minute (gpm) of groundwater while ensuring compliance with secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). The improved system pulls from both the Bath and Artesia Wells, enhancing supply redundancy, operational reliability, and long-term water security.
Civiltec’s scope covered the full design lifecycle—from preliminary assessments to final construction documents. This included demolition plans, grading and drainage, backwash recovery systems, and a dual-vessel iron/manganese filtration system. The team also integrated chemical feed systems for sodium hypochlorite and sodium bisulfite, plus booster pumps and above/below-ground piping manifolds. On the electrical side, Civiltec designed new service connections, lighting, motor control centers (MCCs), and SCADA integration. A new treatment building was added to house mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing components—engineered for durability, safety, and efficiency. Key project support was provided by Verdantas, who led the geotechnical investigation and soils testing. Their findings helped inform the foundation design and site grading improvements, ensuring structural stability and long-term performance.
What sets this project apart is its smooth execution. The use of three dimensional rendering of all project components ensured seamless integration into construction resulting in no conflicts during field installation. Despite the complexity of the upgrades, the project remained on schedule with minimal change orders and is slated to be fully operational by late 2025. Strategic planning and tight coordination among project partners kept construction milestones on track, avoiding costly delays and disruptions. With a focus on sustainability, the design includes automatic blending for optimized treatment, robust backwash recovery, and provisions for future expansion. Civiltec’s integrated engineering approach, which was strengthened by strong collaboration with Venrdantas, delivered a resilient, regulation-ready facility built to serve the City of San Jacinto for decades to come.
