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Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High 83F. Winds light and variable..

A few clouds. Low 62F. Winds light and variable.

Plant operator Melissa Hartman explains the water treatment process at the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant. It resumed operations in February but officially opened Friday.

Melissa Hartman, plant operator, explains the computer system that controls functions of the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant, which treats water for Muldraugh and Fort Knox.

Melissa Hartman, plant operator, conducts a tour of the pipe gallery Friday at Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant, which officially opened after more than a year and a half under construction.

Hardin County Water District No. 1 General Manager Stephen Hogan speaks Friday during the official opening and dedication of the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant.

Hardin County Water District No. 1 and Fort Knox leadership cut the ribbon Friday at the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant, which has increased capacity to 7 million gallons.

Plant operator Melissa Hartman explains the water treatment process at the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant. It resumed operations in February but officially opened Friday.

Melissa Hartman, plant operator, explains the computer system that controls functions of the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant, which treats water for Muldraugh and Fort Knox.

Melissa Hartman, plant operator, conducts a tour of the pipe gallery Friday at Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant, which officially opened after more than a year and a half under construction.

Hardin County Water District No. 1 General Manager Stephen Hogan speaks Friday during the official opening and dedication of the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant.

Hardin County Water District No. 1 and Fort Knox leadership cut the ribbon Friday at the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant, which has increased capacity to 7 million gallons.

After more than 18 months, the newly updated and refurbished Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant is finished just in time for the Hardin County Water District No. 1’s 70th anniversary.

Leaders from HCWD1 and Fort Knox attended the grand opening and dedication event Friday for the treatment plant which was originally constructed in 1941.

Stephen Hogan, general manager of HCWD1, said the project was supposed to take about six months, but ended up being about a year and a half because of challenges related to the pandemic and construction materials.

In February, the plant reached a point of “substantial completion,” and water was distributed from the plant to Fort Knox once again after 450 days of water being provided through the county water system and from water purchased through the Louisville Water Co.

“It would be impossible for the water district to function without all of the staff,” he said to attendees at the dedication.

The project originally was bid out at more than $15 million to Dugan and Myers LLC. Hogan said at the event the project did end up costing between $15 and $16 million.

Hogan said nearly everything at the plant has been touched and renovated including pipes, feed systems and filters. The total capacity of the plant is 7 million gallons, which is double its previous capacity.

Hogan said customers probably will not see a notable difference in their water or services. He said water pressure has increased and so has the water quality. He also said because of these new developments at the plant, it allows it to be used as a backup for the county system, if needed.

The district now is 70 years old as of this year, making it the oldest operating water district in the state. Hogan said the district will continue to update the Pirtle Spring Water Treatment Plant and old pipes.

“We’re in a good position,” he said.

Andrew Harp can be reached at 270-505-1414 or aharp@thenewsenterprise.com.

Andrew Harp can be reached at 270-505-1414 or aharp@thenewsenterprise.com.

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