It's been a while since we highlighted a American Water Landmark, so I thought we'd take a look at the most recent winner (2015): John F. Dye Water Conditioning Plant in Lansing, Michigan. First, check out how cool this plant is:
John F. Dye Water Conditioning Plant Source: Morning Sun Michigan
This water plant is 75 years old and is seven floors full of amazing architecture and wall murals. Every day the plant treats and distributes about 22 million gallons a day in style.
Recently the plant went through a $10 million dollar upgrade. While most water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades pretty much solely focus on the equipment, restoration of the building was also a primary goal. Those who work inside are both operators and caretakers of this magnificent plant.
The building is a hidden gem of the community that is mostly inconspicuous from the outside. When the community held a fundraiser inside the plant, those were the hot tickets in town, and they raised $15,000 for the upgrade project.
Visitors to the plant are greeted by a large statue of Aquarious as they enter the plant.
Recently the plant went through a $10 million dollar upgrade. While most water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades pretty much solely focus on the equipment, restoration of the building was also a primary goal. Those who work inside are both operators and caretakers of this magnificent plant.
The building is a hidden gem of the community that is mostly inconspicuous from the outside. When the community held a fundraiser inside the plant, those were the hot tickets in town, and they raised $15,000 for the upgrade project.
Visitors to the plant are greeted by a large statue of Aquarious as they enter the plant.
Upon entering the lobby, one is surrounded by murals.
And then there's this water fountain.
I think these gauges are the neatest.
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And then there's just these little details that are so cool.
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