Sanitary Sewer Overflow - January 27, 2021 Force Main Break

On Wednesday, January 27 at 11am, a force main break occurred along County Line Road near the City’s lift station, and it resulted in a sanitary sewer overflow into the drainage ditch.  In response, staff contacted the City’s emergency response contractor to complete a spot repair. 

Replacement of this ductile iron force main, built in 1971, is a priority and plans have been prepared for its replacement as part of the 5-year capital improvement program.  However, the area is complicated by factors including a few other utilities nearby and crossing the railroad. Staff is moving forward with replacement and addressing any utility relocation costs and pavement replacement in County Line Road near the railroad corridor.