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Formerly known as the Water Pollution Control Department, Lafayette Renew is a division of the City of Lafayette. 

Lafayette Renew is more than just clean water. Our energy efficient facility recovers renewable resources while cleaning the water. Our buildings are heated by methane produced during the treatment process and we also produce fertilizer for Indiana’s land application program. A solar field is in the making, and our goal is to be a net-zero utility in the future!

Mission Statement 

Lafayette Renew is a utility focused on resource recovery, sustainable practices, and protection of water quality and the environment.

We are dedicated to positively impacting the environment and the quality of life for our community by efficiently managing resources, expanding educational outreach, and fostering local partnerships.

HISTORY
YearProject Description
20209th Street Sewer Separation and Pump Station Project completed.
2020Completion of the Pearl River Sewer Relocation Project.
2020Completion of Service Area 21 Phase I Project.
2020S. 30th Street Drainage Improvement Project completed.
2020Improvements completed at Lafayette Renew’s wastewater treatment plant increase of 27% average and peak capacity of wastewater treatment.
2019Greenbush CSO Tank Project completed.
2018
Brown Street Combined Sewer Project completed.
2017Utility completed a rebranding to reflect new mission statement. Rebranding included changing the utility name from Water Pollution Control to Lafayette Renew.
2016Phosphorous treatment was added to the facility's daily operations. 
2015Completion of Durkees Run/Earl Avenue Project.
2015Rostone Circle Drainage Improvement Project completed.
2014Completion of Durkees Run Stormwater Park. 
2012Orchard Heights Phase I Drainage Project completed.
2012Completion of Cincinnati Street Tunnel Expansion Project.
2012South Street Drainage Project completed.
2010Completion of Pearl River Storage and Conveyance Tunnel. 
2008Energy audit results in a 40% energy reduction.
2008Completion of Pearl River and Ross Road Lift Stations. 
2005Prairie Oaks Lift Station was built. 
2004Renovation: The treatment facilities were upgraded to add more capacity.
1968Secondary treatment was added to the Sewage Treatment Plant.
1954Lafayette's original Sewage Treatment Plant was constructed. 
AWARDS
YearDescription
2021Water Environment Federation (WEF) Utility of the Future Today Award recognizing Lafayette Renew in the area of “Partnering and Engagement for the innovative and forward-thinking practices that are providing sustainable efficient and value-added services to their community.”
2020“Merit Award” awarded by the American Council of Engineering Companies for the 9th Street Sewer Separation and Pump Station Project.
2019“Concrete Achievement Award” for the Greenbush CSO Tank Project awarded by Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association.
2019“Environmental Award” awarded by Tree Lafayette.
2018INAFSM Outstanding Stormwater Project Award for Brown Street Permeable Paver Project.
2018Water Environment Federation (WEF) Utility of the Future Today Award for transforming into a resource recovery center and being a leader in overall sustainability and resilience in the community that we serve.
2017"Laboratory Excellence" for outstanding achievement in the implementation of laboratory techniques and administration awarded by the Indiana Water Environment Association. 
2015Indiana Association for Floodplain Stormwater Management (INAFSM) Outstanding Stormwater Project Award for Durkees Run Stormwater Project.
2013Awarded 2nd Place in the Wastewater Challenge by the Indiana Water Environment Association. 
2011"Engineering Excellence" for the Pearl River Storage and Conveyance Tunnel CSO Project awarded by the American Council of Engineering Companies. 
2010Awarded 3rd Place in the Wastewater Challenge by the Indiana Water Environment Association. 
2008Awarded 3rd Place in the Wastewater Challenge by the Indiana Water Environment Association. 
2006Awarded 3rd Place in the Wastewater Challenge by the Indiana Water Environment Association. 
2006"Collection System Award for Large Facility" for innovative practices of maintaining the City of Lafayette's collection system awarded by the Indiana Water Environment Association. 
2005"Engineering Excellence" for the treatment facility upgrade and expansion awarded by the American Council of Engineering Companies. 
1995"Best Operated Wastewater Treatment Plant for Secondary Large in Region 5" awarded by the US EPA.