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Sanitary Sewer Main Project Update Tuesday, September 21, 2020 through Friday, September 25th

The Borough has been notified by the project contractor, National Water Main Cleaning Company, that the Public Sanitary Sewer Main Project will continue Tuesday, September 22nd through Friday, September 25th from 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.   The Sewer lining and cured in place pipe (CIPP) spot repairs have been completed and the contractor will begin pressure testing and grouting the lateral connections in the sanitary sewer main during this final phase.  The contractor has reported that there will be no disruption of service and no foul odor from chemical emittance.

The following areas will be affected:

  • Tuesday- Vernon Road between Washington Lane and Homestead Road
  • Wednesday- Cottman Street between Nice Avenue and Homestead Road, and the intersection of Newbold and Homestead Roads
  • Thursday- Cedar Street between Summit Avenue and Washington Lane
  • Friday- Mather Road between Wyncote Road and Walnut Street and Walnut Street between Washington Lane and Mather Road

These roads will remain open during this process, however intermittent temporary delays may be expected to allow for life safety of personnel performing the work. Additionally, there will be limited parking in various areas along these roads which will be marked with “temporary no parking” signage.  Please use caution in the area or make plans to take an alternate route to avoid further disruption to your travels. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary improvements are made.

This work is taking place on the Publicly owned portion of the Borough Sanitary Sewer System and is part of the continual and ongoing effort by the Borough to reduce inflow and infiltration (I&I) to the sanitary sewer system, saving money on treatment costs, addressing environmental concerns and providing for additional sanitary sewer capacity allowing for future or proposed business EDU connections.  The funding on this project is being provided through the State Grant Funding (PA Small Water Grant) in the amount of $390,000 that the Borough was awarded.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700opens phone dialer. If you have any questions regarding the work being performed please call the National Water Main Cleaning Company Superintendent Chris Orlemann at 973-483-3200opens phone dialer.