City of Dowagiac - Water Treatment Plant

Important Information

This project will replace our existing water treatment plant, which was constructed in the 1970’s. The work is being completed as part of a funding opportunity from the State of Michigan. The new WTP will result in more reliable removal of iron, and will not result in a decrease of pressure or flow in the system.

The new WTP will be located on New York Ave, south of Chestnut. The contractor RK Davis is planning to set up construction fencing and begin tree removal and grading in October 2025. They hope to complete the building enclosure and work inside during the winter and through 2026, and must be complete by April of 2027.

As part of the project, we will be working in New York Ave on moving utilities and connecting the new WTP to the existing water system.

Access/Traffic:

Access will be maintained to driveways on New York Ave. If construction is required blocking access, RK Davis will make every attempt to re-open the driveway(s) by the end of the day.

Mail:

Mail delivery, water service, and garbage pickup will not be affected by the project.

Contact

P&N Engineer
Ernie Sarkipato, Project Manager
616-364-8491 (Company Main)

P&N Construction Observer
TBD

Contractor
RK Davis
Scott Coburn
616-870-0024 (Company Main)

Client
Matt Newton, DPS Director
269-782-2195 (City Hall)

October 6, 2025

Progress Report: We are making way for the construction of a new Water Treatment Plant located at 505 New York Avenue. The work so far has included removal of two residential structures. After removing the foundations, the site was graded to get ready for the new building.

Upcoming Work: This week, we will be working in New York Avenue to move electrical utilities and buried natural gas lines, which will include removal of some trees on the north side of the road. In a couple weeks, we will be installing temporary construction fencing and removing additional trees and brush on the south side of New York Avenue.