Boston Sewer Separation Project Update

New 16" gate valve installation at A St. &West Second St.

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s (BWSC) South Boston Sewer Separation Project is a federal court-ordered, six-year project is to reduce sewage discharges to Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor. This project will improve BWSC’s infrastructure by installing new storm drains, sanitary sewers and water mains.

Completed Work as of August 2014
Replacement of 12" DI water main on A St. is complete. Installation of 15" and 12" RCP drains on West Second St. from A St. to Haul Rd. is also complete. Also installed is a new 16-inch gate valve at the intersection of West Second Street and A Street.

Ongoing and Upcoming Work
Water main installation continues on West Second St. from A St. to Dorchester Ave. Sewer replacement work is upcoming on West Second St. between Dorchester Ave. and Athens St.

For any questions, concerns, or special needs regarding this work, please contact CDM Smith’s Project Manager, Myles Johnson, in the project field office at 617-427-0490. If you would like more information about BWSC and its programs, or the South Boston Sewer Separation Project, please visit Boston Water and Sewer Commission. .

Boston Sewer Separation Project Upcoming Construction

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s (BWSC) South Boston Sewer Separation Project is a federal court-ordered, six-year project is to reduce sewage discharges to Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor. This project will improve BWSC’s infrastructure by installing new storm drains, sanitary sewers and water mains. Coordination with various utility companies is ongoing and may require infrastructure improvements as well.

Work will commence soon at West Second Street between Dorchester Avenue and Haul Road, and on West Broadway between Dorchester Avenue and Haul Road. Localized temporary modifications to traffic patterns and parking may be necessary. Boston Police Officers will be present to facilitate safe pedestrian and vehicular access. Temporary paving will he installed during this phase of the project. BWSC will perform permanent pavement restoration under a separate contract for this project. A separate notice will be provided when this occurs. 

For any questions, concerns, or special needs regarding this work, please contact CDM Smith’s Project Manager, Myles Johnson, in the project field office at 617-427-0490. If you would like more information about BWSC and its programs, or the South Boston Sewer Separation Project, please visit Boston Water and Sewer Commission. .

Boston Sewer Separation Project February Update

Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) is undergoing a separation of the combined sewer system. The project’s purpose is to reduce substantially pollution in the Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor by decreasing overflow from the combined sewer and rain water pipes during storms.

Project Update
The contractor excavated test pits on Dorchester Avenue from the West Broadway intersection to Foundry Street in front of the Gillette building entrance, and performed a point repair of the sewer on A Street between West Broadway and Athens Street. The subcontractor, Insituform, began installing the structural liners on A Street, completing the 24-inch liners from West First Street to Wormwood Street and 16-inch liners from West Broadway to West Third Street. The contractor's work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Progress/Work Completed (since 1/10/14)
Excavated test pits along Dorchester Ave. from West Broadway to Foundry St. Installed CIPP sewer liners on A St. from West Broadway to Wormwood St.

Installation of 24" structural liner on A St.

Ongoing and Upcoming Work
Continue installing structural liners on West Second St., West Third St. and Athens St. Start installation of new sanitary sewer on Dorchester Ave.

Any Questions?
The Project Manager is Myles Johnson, who may be reached at 617-427-0490. In case of emergency, please call BSWC 24/7 at 617-989-7000.