Novel Approach for Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)Orange County, California
Wastewater from the coastal areas of the City of Huntington Beach are conveyed to the Orange
County Sanitation District’s Treatment Plant No. 2 through a 1350 mm/1800 mm/2100mm PVC
(Polyvinyl Chloride) lined RCP (Reinforced Concrete Pipe)sewer. The sewer was constructed in
the early 1980′s to service an area that included residential development at the north end that did
not occur due to overwhelming environmental issues. Since then, the sewer has conveyed
substantially lower flows and the portion of the sewer not lined with PVC has been exposed to
corrosive sewer gases and has corroded.
This project included a full evaluation of the condition of the sewer and looked at alternatives for
repair. Ultimately, the course of action included a unique solution that allowed the line to be
rehabilitated with a minimum of impact and disturbance to surface improvements including hotel
resorts and beach activities particularly during the summer.
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Posted: May 20th, 2011 | Filed under: >1M, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater, Waste Water Treatment, Water Treatment | Tags: CIPP Rehabilitation, Corrosion Prevention, Environmental Impact, Improved Customer Relations, Improved Sewer Rehabilitation, Increased Sewer Life, Minimized Community Disruption, Noise Mitigation, Pipe Construction Alternative, Reduced Inflow and Infiltration | No Comments »
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