The Grafton Water District announced on April 17 that significant progress has been made in the ongoing upgrades to its water treatment plants at East Street and Worcester Street locations.
These improvements are part of a broader effort to enhance local water quality and infrastructure. The district thanked residents for their patience and understanding as the work continues, stating, “Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as these important improvements are carried out. Our contractor is working hard to complete the project in a safe and timely manner, and we appreciate your support while this work is underway.”
At the East Street site, large precast concrete backwash tanks have been installed as part of the filtration upgrade process. According to the district, “These tanks must be placed first because the existing tanks are located within the footprint of the new building and will be removed as part of the project.” Each tank holds up to 40,000 gallons of backwash water. The units were assembled in sections before being carefully lowered into place with a crane.
Work at Worcester Street includes installation of silt fencing, removal of trees and brush, and initial preparations for laying out the building foundation. The district said both PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) water treatment plants—at East Street and Worcester Street—will be constructed simultaneously.
The Grafton Water District indicated that additional updates with photographs will be provided as construction progresses.
