The Thames Tideway Tunnel will update the capital’s 150-year-old sewerage system which is now operating close to capacity, resulting in sewage overflowing into the River Thames on average once a week.
City officials had planned to begin the wastewater dump in mid-October but the federal government intervened, appointing an independent panel of three scientists to study the plan.
The controversial plan would send about one-third of the city’s raw sewage from storm drains, homes and industry directly into the river over the course of a week.
A major sewer interceptor will be diverted into the river during demolition of the Bonaventure Expressway, sending about one-third of the city’s raw sewage into the river.
Since the wipes do not break down in sewers, they can cause expensive damage to wastewater treatment facilities.
PHILADELPHIA — The settlement will help reduce raw sewage exposure for locals, which include many low-income communities.
HOUSTON — The project is part of Houston’s ongoing program to improve the wastewater infrastructure by consolidating its wastewater lift station facilities.
WACO, Texas — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) is a full-service consulting firm offering engineering, planning and program management services.
SEATTLE — Without an inspection, a homebuyer has no way of knowing the condition of the home’s sewer lines.
An introduction to the treatment stages of blackwater.
