Construction is slated to begin in May 2025 on main line sewers. This mainline lining (work to seal the main sewer lines on your streets) directly reduces water infiltration and inflow (I/I) into sanitary sewers. Over time, pipes can develop cracks and leaks, allowing rainwater to enter sanitary sewers, filling them beyond their capacity. Overwhelming the system can create a sewage overflow into rivers or back-ups into basements. The lining process quickly replaces an old pipe with minimal impact within the construction area.

Rain gardens and porous pavement sites are installed. During this time other city infrastructure work may occur, such as waterline upgrades or sidewalk installations.

All homes in the project area are eligible to receive a sump pump if residents do not have one, or if the current pump is in disrepair. Visit our sump pump project page to learn more. In addition, individual homes are assessed for roofwater redirection. This work allows water to move away from your home and out to the street, so it can drain into the storm sewer system 

Individual homes are eligible for lateral lining. This innovative process identifies and seals cracks in the home’s sanitary lateral to prevent stormwater from entering the sanitary sewer lines. This process directly prevents sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) into our rivers, streams and waterways.