The next phase of the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project begins on Monday, October 13. Work will be completed over the course of several days. The City’s contractor will begin point repairs and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining of sanitary sewer lines.
Crews place a flexible liner into the existing sewer. Steam is then forced into the liner, pushing the liner tightly against the existing sewer walls. The heat causes the liner material to cure and harden, creating a new pipe within the existing sewer that is free of cracks and holes. This process normally takes less than 8 hours.
During the curing process, a steam cloud coming from a vent at a manhole may be visible in the air. You may notice a slight odor during the process as well. Some individuals may find the odor unpleasant, but this will dissipate quickly when the process is complete.
Residents should avoid using water during the lining process.
To prevent backups of sewer water into residences or businesses, impacted residences are asked to avoid using water for a period of time during the day. Please avoid washing clothes or dishes, taking showers or baths or flushing toilets. Residents are also asked to turn off any sump pumps connected to the sewer.
Please pour several cups of water down all floor drains and any rarely-used sinks, bathtubs and flush any seldom-used toilets to ensure a water barrier is maintained in your plumbing’s P-traps. If you smell odors like plastic or glue inside your home during installation, it may be the result of a dry or broken sewer trap in your home’s plumbing.
If you have questions about the project, please call City Hall at (913) 893-6231 or contact the project superintendent, Joe Wilson at (816) 825-6061.
