Pike Creek Wastewater Improvements Phase V

New Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System Improvements for the Pike Creek Reorganized Common Sewer District

Members of Heartland Engineering staff have been privileged to collaborate with the Pike Creek Reorganized Common Sewer District for over two decades. Mr. Bob Summers has long provided support to the District, overseeing the construction observation during the initiation of the Phase I project back in 2000. Since its inception, the District has witnessed a significant surge in its consumer base, expanding from an initial customer base of approximately 600 to the more recent figure of over 2,400.

The Sewer District Board commissioned Heartland Engineering for the concept and design of a large scale activated sludge wastewater treatment facility, coupled with expansions and enhancements of the collection infrastructure. The Phase 5 Project, with an investment of over $21,000,000, is backed by USDA-Rural Development, including of a substantial grant amounting to $8,247,000.

One of the standout features was the introduction of a high-performance three-ring oxidation ditch to take the place of the existing lagoon system. The new treatment technology helps the sewer district maintain discharge permit compliance with even the most stringent effluent standards issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The state-of-the-art facility, capable of handling 1.4 million gallons per day, includes influent screening, secondary clarifiers, sludge storage, and ultraviolet disinfection. Additionally, a dedicated laboratory and storage building was constructed on site to facilitate system control and provide the district’s personnel with the necessary resources for influent and effluent sample analysis.

The project also included the expansion and refinement of the collection system. This included the enhancement of multiple lift stations, addition of real-time cellular monitoring of equipment, and expansions to provide sewer service to new customers. Furthermore, in anticipation of future growth, the district’s 21-inch diameter collector line was upgraded with the addition of approximately 6,000 feet of a parallel 24-inch diameter main.