A Word From Our Water Workers
Arlington Water Utilities | 2025 REPORT
Award-winning Treatment Plant Update is Nearly Complete
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Arlington’ s Water Utilities’ Pierce Burch Water Treatment Plant Chemical, Clearwell, and Pump Station Improvements project is set to be finished in 2026 and is already being recognized nationally.“ WaterWorld,” a magazine dedicated to the water and wastewater industry, recently named the City of Arlington a winner in its 2025 Top Projects Awards. Judging was based on several factors, including impact to the community, innovative equipment, size and scale, challenges overcome during design, and collaboration during construction.
The Pierce-Burch Water Treatment Plant is one of two water treatment plants in the City of Arlington. It has a capacity of producing 75 million gallons of water a day. The Pierce-Burch construction project broke ground in late 2021. It includes new chemical facilities, clear wells for storing water, a new high service pump station, power distribution facilities, and emergency generators.
Goatscaping at the Lake Arlington Dam
Ever heard of goatscaping? These beneficial billy( and nanny) goats served as a great alternative for traditional landscaping equipment- and the goats sure don’ t mind getting a good meal in! In the span of 10 days during the summer of 2025, the herd munched its way across 12 acres. Their grazing performed a service that is crucial for Lake Arlington Dam maintenance. Goatscaping is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and arguably a more exciting option!
A Word From Our Water Workers
“ I really like working for the citizens. Being able to complete a project, seeing that my projects finish, and seeing that it does benefit the residents around me.”
— Dylan Rumble, Senior Civil Engineer