HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is planning to replace a portion of sanitary sewer pipeline, located near your neighborhood or business, as part of a larger program to reduce the sewage overflows during rainstorms. The project will also improve the system’s performance and allow for continued, reliable sewer service in the future. The majority of this work will occur between the hours of 7 A.M. to 7 P.M., Monday – Saturday. The answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided here.

Project Overview

HRSD is undertaking a project to replace the sanitary sewer pipe under Stoney Run Creek in Newport News. This will be accomplished by installing 1,300 linear feet of new sewer pipe adjacent to the existing pipe. The new pipe will be installed via a horizontal directional drill, which is a trenchless method that will minimize disturbance to the ground surface and waterway. The work will take place between Stoney Run Elementary School and Denbigh High School (see map below). Once the new pipe has been installed, the old sewer pipe will be taken out of service. The contractor will maintain a clean job site and minimize traffic disruption.

Project Schedule
Staging: July 2023
Construction: Summer 2023 - Summer 2024
Restoration: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate

You also may visit www.hrsd.com/stoney-run-sanitary-sewer-replacement for additional information and project updates.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about the project, please feel free to contact Shawn Maxfield, HRSD Public Information Specialist, at 757.833.7483 or smaxfield@hrsd.com.

Thank you for your support of this effort to help achieve HRSD's vision: Our communities will have clean waterways and reliable water resources for generations to come.