The existing sewer is 50 years old and constructed from reinforced concrete pipe. It will be replaced with new PVC pipe material ranging from 30 to 42 inches in diameter.

The Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District’s sewer replacement project is a component of its capital improvement plan to replace aging and structurally deficient pipes that collect wastewater and deliver it to the district’s treatment plant.

Construction activities will include trenchless construction methods under a portion of Schell Creek.

The total cost of the replacement project is approximately $US1.8 million.

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Meanwhile, a recycled water main pipe will be installed simultaneously for the North Bay Water Recycling Program, a cooperative program in the North San Pablo Bay region.

Construction of both pipes will be carried out by contractor Sierra Mountain Construction.