BETA Helps Plainville Break Ground on $26.3 Million PFAS Water Treatment Plant

BETA Group, Inc. recently joined Town of Plainville officials and project partners to break ground on the community’s new $26.3 million water treatment plant, a major investment in modernizing the Town’s drinking water system and improving long-term water quality and reliability. As the project’s design engineer, BETA worked closely with the Town to develop a facility that replaces the existing 35-year-old plant, expands capacity to support future residential and commercial growth, and ensures compliance with new state and federal PFAS regulations. Located at East Bacon and George Streets, the new treatment plant will increase water production from 800,000 gallons per day to 1.5 million gallons per day, address long-standing iron and manganese issues, remove regulated PFAS, and enhance overall system performance.

As PFAS regulations evolve and communities nationwide work to safeguard their drinking water sources, Plainville’s investment positions the Town as a leader in proactive water management. The new treatment plant represents not only a compliance-driven upgrade, but a long-term commitment to public health, environmental stewardship, and reliable service for future generations

“This milestone reflects a strong partnership between the Town and our project team,” said Chris Brainard, Project Engineer at BETA. “We’re honored to work alongside Plainville to deliver a modern facility that improves water quality, expands capacity, supports the community’s growth, and protects public health for decades to come.”

The Town secured $25.6 million in state financing through the State Revolving Fund, along with additional federal funding. Construction will proceed through 2026, and the new plant will serve as a critical component of Plainville’s water infrastructure for future generations. BETA has been working with the Town on infrastructure improvements for nearly a decade and is proud to help deliver a project that advances public health and builds up water system resiliency.