Sewer Repairs in Oneida County
By: Elsa Gillis
Updated: October 2, 2012
From the Office of County Executive Anthony Picente:
Residents Asked for Cooperation During Sewer Work
Residents
and business owners within portions of the Oneida County Sewer District
will be asked to temporarily refrain from water use as crews work to
rehabilitate
local sewer mains.
Oneida
County has contracted with Insituform Technologies, a specialized
provider of sewer rehabilitation services, to install a new, jointless
sewer pipe that minimizes
root and water infiltration, improves flow, and provides for a more
structurally sound pipe without the need for excavation. Temporary
disruptions of sewer service in localized areas will be experienced as
work is completed.
"This
work, which is one of several construction projects being undertaken as
part of the District's consent order compliance program, is the most
cost- and time-efficient
means to repairing these aging sewer lines, " said Steven P. Devan,
P.E., commissioner of the Oneida County Department of Water Quality and
Water Pollution Control. "While we are doing our best to minimize the
inconvenience to our residents and business owners,
we truly appreciate the understanding and cooperation of everyone during
this crucial project."
Work
will be completed in targeted neighborhoods, according to the following
approximate timeframes as provided by the contractor:
- Village of Yorkville: October 9-24, and November 28-29
- Village of Whitesboro: October 25-November 6, and November 29
- Town of New Hartford: November 7-19, and November 30-December 3
- Village of New York Mills: November 21-December 18
- Village of Oriskany: November 5-December 3
- Town of Whitestown: November 13-December 4
Work
on individual sewer lines will last approximately 8 hours. During this
period, sewer service connections will be temporarily sealed off from
the main line in
the street and residents will be asked to limit the flow of wastewater
into sewer lines to an absolute minimum in order to prevent backups into
homes and businesses. This includes:
- Refraining from using washing machines and dishwashers.
- If you must shower; leave the water in the tub until service has been restored.
- Disconnecting any sump pumps.
Residents
will receive specific service interruption notices from the contractor,
approximately one week prior to scheduled work, and again 24 hours
prior to the work.
These specific contractor notifications will include more detailed
schedule information, homeowner instructions, and contact information.
For information and updated schedule, visit www.SewerRepairOCSD.org. For questions, contact John Waters at 315-798-5656.
