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Get to Know Soldier Canyon Filter Treatment Plant

Soldier Canyon Filter Plant, located at the base of Horsetooth Reservoir, treats and distributes water for three local entities: Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, North Weld County Water District and East Larimer County Water District.

Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) receives the majority of the water it provides to 60,000 people in parts of Fort Collins, Loveland, Timnath, Windsor and Larimer County from the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant. The plant has some of the highest quality water in the area, which is measured and reported on quarterly for the plant, and yearly for FCLWD.

Soldier Canyon Filter Plant Expansion

Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Authority completed an expansion to the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant in 2021 to allow Soldier Canyon to meet peak summer capacity demands without relying on any other plants. The expansion also improved water quality with the construction of additional taste and odor facilities. In addition to new construction, updates and improvements were made to existing systems and equipment at Soldier Canyon Filter Plant. This ensures that the plant as a whole is able to adapt to new operating standards and serve customers for the long term.

Project highlights

  • The peak plant capacity output flowrate increased from an estimated maximum 45 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to a reliable 60 MGD.
  • The addition of the North Flocculation and Sedimentation Building provided a new pre-treatment process train with the capacity to pre-treat raw water up to 30 MGD.
  • A new 750,000 gallon decant pond was created with improved capacity for solids handling.
  • The chlorine contact tank, a 1.5 million gallon concrete structure, can be used for final plant effluent water disinfection.
  • There is now a new standby chemical feed system in place that can be used to treat and potential taste and odor issues associated with changes in raw water quality.
  • Upgrades and improvements to existing equipment created increased efficiency, operating capacity and more.

Thank you to our partners:

General Construction Manager At Risk Contractor: Garney Construction, Fort Collins, CO
Project Manager: Ditesco Project & Construction Services, Fort Collins, CO

  

Pictures of the project:

FCLWD - SoliderCanyon - Aerial
FCLWD - Soldier Canyon Construction - Underdrain 072019
Picture of concrete pad
SCFP shoring
SFCP drilling of caissons
SCFP excavation for ductbank
Excavation of the filter effluent
Construction of the chlorine contact tank exterior walls
baffle walls
electrical room slab
Construction on the sedimentation building
Rebar installation
sedimentation building
sleeve valve replacement
effluent pipeline
floc walls
Decant
CCT patch
floc corner - May 2020
Decant Pond 1 Slabs - June 2020
Decant pond wall placement - July 2020
Flocculation Walkways - August 2020
Construction site showing a concrete foundation with various materials and equipment scattered, including wooden beams, metal structures, a red ladder, and tools on a workbench. A scaffolding structure is visible with a worker in the background.
A large, partially filled rectangular concrete water basin at a construction site on a hillside. The left side has water reflecting the sky, while the right side remains dry. Various construction materials are scattered nearby. The landscape is arid with sparse vegetation.
Construction site with a yellow excavator lifting a large pipe. Workers are nearby, and a second machine assists. The ground is snowy, and the area is fenced off with orange safety netting. Hills and blue sky can be seen in the background.
Construction site of a large building's lower level with concrete walls and steel beams. Several construction workers are working on an elevated platform surrounded by railings. Various construction materials and equipment are scattered around the site.
Construction workers inside a large cylindrical structure are using a blue crane to maneuver a heavy object. They are all wearing safety helmets and high-visibility vests. The interior of the structure is smooth and reflective.
Construction site with a large, unfinished building. A worker in a high-visibility jacket is operating on the structure. Nearby, a crane and blue lift equipment are positioned. The building lacks windows and doors, and construction materials are scattered around. Sky is partially cloudy.
A construction site features multiple escalators in various stages of assembly. Metal frameworks and support structures are visible, surrounded by scaffoldings and construction materials. The area is well-lit by overhead lights, illuminating the work in progress.
A worker in protective gear is standing on the ground next to a large yellow pipe that runs along the side of a building. The area appears to be an excavation site with dirt piles and a ladder leaning against the wall. Snow patches are visible on the ground.
A maintenance area with a network of grey pipes and valves mounted on a wall. A yellow scaffolding structure stands on the right side, surrounded by tools and equipment. Coiled orange hose is also visible, hanging from one of the pipes.
A construction site with a trench containing a newly installed pipe wrapped in a protective material. A worker operates a small excavator in the background, and the surrounding area is a mix of soil and gravel. Safety barriers and hills are visible in the distance.
A room with industrial equipment, including a control panel with buttons and switches on the left, and a large dual-pump system on a white platform to the right. A red ladder is leaning against the wall, and a box is on the floor nearby.
A large, rectangular pool filled with dark water. There are metal structures above and surrounding the pool, including railings and beams. A bright yellow light or object is submerged and illuminated in the water. Timestamp in the corner reads "4/14/21, 2:50 PM.
An indoor water treatment facility featuring large, separated water tanks with barriers, metal railings, and overhead lighting. The area is clean and organized, with equipment and pipelines visible along the walls and ceiling.
A large, industrial indoor facility with several rectangular stainless steel filtration tanks partially filled with water. Overhead lighting reflects on the water’s surface. There are walkways and safety railings around the tanks. Timestamp shows 06/25/21, 2:04 PM.
Large cylindrical storage tanks are situated outdoors on a grassy field. The tanks are connected by a gravel path. The sky above is partly cloudy, suggesting a mix of sunshine and overcast weather. Some small construction materials are visible in the foreground.