Florence water treatment plant undergoes valve replacement to improve supply - wpde.com

Florence water treatment plant undergoes valve replacement to improve supply

FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — Crews started replacing a 36-inch valve at the Frank E. Willis Pee Dee Regional water treatment plant in Florence on Monday.

The valve controls the plant's ability to distribute water and supply the city's whole water system.

Many have been complaining for more than two years about the city's water quality.

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Some say their water is discolored and at times the pressure is so low they can hardly use it.

Florence City Manager Scotty Davis said replacing the valve will make a difference.
Hopefully, there will be no disruptions in services. Hopefully, the water quality will continue to be well here. But we must maintain this plant. We must change out the 36-inch valve at this plant. As stated, this plant provides up to 70% of the water to the citizens of Florence," Davis said.

The repairs are expected to wrap up on Wednesday but could take longer if necessary.