Via the Department of Water Management

The Dept. of Water Management is schedule to work on a sewer lining project in your area starting on Tuesday, February 2nd.  This project will rehabilitate the existing sewer and catch basin drain pipes in your area without the conventional digging method.  This sewer rehabilitation will minimize, if not eliminate, street cave-ins due to sewer collapses.  In addtion, it will bring better drainage to your area and alleviate flooding during heavy rain.  

Boundaries

The Sewer and catch basin drain pipes on W. Carmen Ave. from 1260 W. to North Broadway will be lined by a private contractor with resin impregnated liner bags.  Daily work starts at 7am and is expected to end at 7pm.  This project is expected to be completed by mid-February 2010.

What to Expect

During the sewer lining work, it will be necessary to close lanes of these streets to ensure public safety during work hours.  Equipment and materials will be on the street during the work.  If necessary, detours and alternative bus stops will be posted.  To prevent odors in your home, please pour two to three cups of water into each basement floor drain.  Durin gthe sewer lining work, please restrict your water usage as much as possible.  A City Engineer will be on site during the work to answer any questions from residents.

Any damages in the area as a result of the sewer lining work will be restored to its pre-lining state.  However, the Department of Water Management does not assume responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements, including: sprinkling systems, fences, flower bed and shrubbery.  Sewer lining is not complete until damaged sidewalks, parkways and streets have been repaired.

If you have additional questions, please call 311 or Alderman Shiller's office at 773.878.4646.