This project is a necessary part of Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT), which is an innovative program taking highly treated wastewater effluent that would otherwise be discharged to surface waters and providing additional rounds of advanced water treatment to produce SWIFT Water^TM that will meet drinking water quality standards. The physical limitations at the Boat Harbor Treatment Plant site prevent the ability to provide advanced water treatment at that location, so it is necessary to provide the advanced water treatment at the Nansemond Treatment Plant location. In addition, a financial analysis indicates there is significant long-term cost saving associated with consolidating wastewater treatment and SWIFT facilities at the Nansemond Treatment Plant.

This project will be built on private property. Disruptions to traffic will be minimal.

There is not expected to be significant impact to nearby properties.

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary. 

There are no planned interruptions to water or sewer service.

Where sewer and lateral pipes are dug up, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of the project.

The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, etc. should be anticipated.

The private property on which this pump station will be constructed has sufficient space for storage.

The private property on which this pump station will be constructed has sufficient space for parking.

The estimated cost for the project is $148 million and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.

Regular project updates are posted on the HRSD website at www.hrsd.com/construction-status. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the project.