June 30, 2026 – Hollister, CA – ATEC Water is proud to announce the successful commissioning of the Vineyard Groundwater Polishing Plant for the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD), a landmark project that is helping secure long-term drinking water supplies for one of the fastest-growing regions in the western United States.

The facility, located in Vineyard, Utah, is designed to treat up to 76 million gallons of groundwater per day, providing enough high-quality drinking water to serve more than 100,000 homes throughout northern Utah County and southern Salt Lake County.

The project represents the largest iron and manganese treatment facility in the United States and the largest installation delivered by ATEC in its history. 

The Vineyard project was developed as part of CUWCD’s long-term strategy to expand reliable water supplies using groundwater rights originally acquired from the former Geneva Steel property. While the groundwater resource offered significant regional supply potential, naturally occurring iron and manganese required treatment before the water could be delivered to customers. 

ATEC was selected to design and supply an advanced filtration solution for the plant’s high-volume groundwater treatment requirements. The completed facility features hundreds of pressure filtration vessels, and advanced treatment systems housed within a purpose-built treatment facility. 

“Seeing this facility come online is incredibly rewarding for our entire team,” said Lee Odell, Chief Operating Officer at ATEC Water. “From the earliest design discussions through startup and commissioning, there were countless people dedicated to making this project successful. Vineyard is the largest iron and manganese treatment facility ATEC has ever delivered, but what makes it special is the impact it will have on the community. We’re proud to help provide a dependable, high-quality water supply that will support the continued growth of northern Utah for decades to come.”

The project demonstrates how modern groundwater treatment technology can transform previously constrained water resources into dependable municipal drinking water supplies.

The importance of developing new, reliable water supplies was highlighted during local media coverage of the project. Speaking with FOX 13 News Utah, Central Utah Water Conservancy District Assistant General Manager Mike Whimpey noted that, “Every drop of water has become critical for the public, for the environment.”

The project also reflects CUWCD’s long-term commitment to water security and responsible planning. As reported by local media, CUWCD Project Manager Shaun Hilton emphasized the need for proactive investment in water infrastructure, stating:

“Water is a limited resource. We need to plan into the future and plan accordingly to ensure that we can meet the growing demand.”

As communities across the United States evaluate new water supply options, advanced groundwater treatment is playing an increasingly important role in helping utilities bring available water resources into service. At Vineyard, treatment infrastructure enables CUWCD to deliver a reliable municipal drinking water supply from groundwater sources that require iron and manganese removal before distribution.   

ATEC congratulates the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Alder Construction, and all project partners involved in delivering this transformational infrastructure project for Utah communities.