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"Reducing Rainwater in the Sanitary Sewer System-Chesapeake"
High Priority Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program (GN020300)

Webpage Reviewed: May 4, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to identify, design, and construct important improvements in your community to help reduce the amount of rainwater that gets into the sanitary sewer system through inflow and infiltration. This project will include rehabilitating and replacing damaged public sanitary sewer pipes, service lateral connections, and manholes along with a limited number of privately-owned sanitary sewer systems as part of a voluntary private inflow and infiltration program. The result of this work will help reduce the occurrence of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) caused by rainfall events, protecting public health and our region’s waterways.

HRSD will assess the sanitary sewer systems in the project areas identified in the Regional Wet Weather Management Plan (RWWMP), located in Chesapeake, James City County, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and York County. Working in collaboration with Locality Partners and private landowners, HRSD will identify and reduce the volume of SSOs through the cost-effective reduction of Inflow and Infiltration. This Program is part of HRSD’s Consent Decree with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Early work includes collecting public and privately-owned sanitary sewer system condition assessment data, evaluating rainfall and sewer flows, and reviewing the data to determine where rainwater and groundwater may be entering these sanitary sewer systems and contributing to sewer overflows. The data will also be used to identify and prioritize potential future inflow and infiltration reduction project work areas and implementation schedules. Data collection activities may involve sewer flow monitoring, smoke testing of the sanitary sewer systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections of public and private sewers and service laterals, dye testing, and manhole inspections. Once all data is collected, the project team will determine which repairs will be more cost-effective than transporting and treating the associated rainwater and groundwater. The project team will then design and construct the recommended improvements. When complete, these projects will reduce the volume of SSOs into our local waterways.

Please use the map below to view work that is currently occurring in your area.

Notices

October 2025 - Smoke Testing Notice

Project Documents

October 31, 2025 - HPIIRP Project Package #1 (Programmatic Activities)

October 31, 2025 - HPIIRP Comprehensive Agreement

September 23, 2025 - HPIIRP Comprehensive Agreement Resolution

December 5, 2025

Smoke testing, CCTV, and Manhole Inspections are complete for now. Field activities will be updated here as they occur.

Engineering Planning and Design:: Fall 2024 - Late 2026

Potential Construction:: Spring 2026 - Late 2029

This project is a necessary part of a larger, federally mandated program to reduce sanitary sewer overflows during rainstorms. This project will assess and update sewer infrastructure that will help HRSD protect public health and local waterways for decades to come.

Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained. No planned detours are anticipated, but flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed. Most of the project work will be located within the public right-of way and work will not happen on private property without advance notice.

The contractor will maintain access to each residence and at least one entrance to businesses. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.

Your water and sewer service should not be affected by this project.

When necessary, the contractor will negotiate with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity, and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.

Contractors will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.

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.

: A limited number of sanitary sewer systems located on private property serving residential, commercial, or industrial land uses will be evaluated in areas that contribute to local Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs).
: While landowner participation in the private inflow and infiltration program is voluntary, it is strongly encouraged to help reduce the size of future wastewater utility infrastructure investments required to convey and treat inflow and infiltration and to reduce sanitary sewer overflows impacting our local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
: HRSD will be reaching out by letter directly to a limited number of private landowners in each project area to obtain permission to inspect their private sanitary sewer system to determine if rainwater and groundwater are entering the private sewer system.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Nicholas Taschner

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief Communication Officer:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Engineering Consultant Firm:: Burns & McDonnell
Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Brad Wenzel

Design-Builder Program Manager:: John Pruss

Design-Builder Deputy Program Manager:: Bryan Canzoneri

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"Reducing Rainwater in the Sanitary Sewer System-Suffolk"
High Priority Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program (GN020300)

Webpage Reviewed: May 12, 2026

Please use the map below to view work that is currently occurring in your area.

Notices

October 2025 - Smoke Testing Notice

Project Documents

October 31, 2025 - HPIIRP Project Package #1 (Programmatic Activities)

October 31, 2025 - HPIIRP Comprehensive Agreement

September 23, 2025 - HPIIRP Comprehensive Agreement Resolution

December 5, 2025

Smoke testing, CCTV, and Manhole Inspections are complete for now. Field activities will be updated here as they occur.

Engineering Planning and Design:: Fall 2024 - Late 2026

Potential Construction:: Spring 2026 - Late 2029

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.

Your water and sewer service should not be affected by this project.

Contractors will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.

: A limited number of sanitary sewer systems located on private property serving residential, commercial, or industrial land uses will be evaluated in areas that contribute to local Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs).
: While landowner participation in the private inflow and infiltration program is voluntary, it is strongly encouraged to help reduce the size of future wastewater utility infrastructure investments required to convey and treat inflow and infiltration and to reduce sanitary sewer overflows impacting our local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
: HRSD will be reaching out by letter directly to a limited number of private landowners in each project area to obtain permission to inspect their private sanitary sewer system to determine if rainwater and groundwater are entering the private sewer system.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Nicholas Taschner

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief Communication Officer:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Engineering Consultant Firm:: Burns & McDonnell
Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Brad Wenzel

Design-Builder Program Manager:: John Pruss

Design-Builder Deputy Program Manager:: Bryan Canzoneri

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"Reducing Rainwater in the Sanitary Sewer System-Portsmouth"
High Priority Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program (GN020300)

Webpage Reviewed: May 12, 2026

Please use the map below to view work that is currently occurring in your area.

Notices

June 2025 - Smoke Testing Notice

Project Documents

October 31, 2025 - HPIIRP Project Package #1 (Programmatic Activities)

October 31, 2025 - HPIIRP Comprehensive Agreement

September 23, 2025 - HPIIRP Comprehensive Agreement Resolution

November 5, 2025

Smoke testing, CCTV, and Manhole Inspections are complete for now. Field activities will be updated here as they occur.

Engineering Planning and Design:: Fall 2024 - Late 2026

Potential Construction:: Spring 2026 - Late 2029

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.

Your water and sewer service should not be affected by this project.

Contractors will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.

: A limited number of sanitary sewer systems located on private property serving residential, commercial, or industrial land uses will be evaluated in areas that contribute to local Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs).
: While landowner participation in the private inflow and infiltration program is voluntary, it is strongly encouraged to help reduce the size of future wastewater utility infrastructure investments required to convey and treat inflow and infiltration and to reduce sanitary sewer overflows impacting our local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
: HRSD will be reaching out by letter directly to a limited number of private landowners in each project area to obtain permission to inspect their private sanitary sewer system to determine if rainwater and groundwater are entering the private sewer system.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Nicholas Taschner

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief Communication Officer:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Engineering Consultant Firm:: Burns & McDonnell
Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Brad Wenzel

Design-Builder Program Manager:: John Pruss

Design-Builder Deputy Program Manager:: Bryan Canzoneri

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"South Norfolk Sewer Pipe & Manhole Improvements”
South Norfolk Area Gravity Sewer Improvements Phase 2

HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (AT013110)

Webpage Reviewed: June 11, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to rehabilitate and/or replace portions of the sanitary sewer system in the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake and Norfolk. Please see the Roads Affected section of this webpage for specific roads that will be impacted. This effort will improve performance and reliability within HRSD’s sanitary sewer system.

Most of the work will involve Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation of the existing sewer pipe and manholes. Little to no digging is involved in this process, making it potentially more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional "dig and replace" pipe repair methods. CIPP is a jointless, seamless, "pipe-within-a-pipe” process. A bypass piping system will be in place to ensure that sewer service is not interrupted.

The remainder of the new sewer pipe and manholes will be installed in a trench, meaning pavement cutting and excavation will be necessary. Pavement restoration of the roadways affected by installation of the sewer pipe will occur once the sewer installation is complete. The existing sewer pipe will not be needed once the new sewer pipe is installed; it will be abandoned in place without disturbing the ground above.

To see which sections of pipe will be rehabilitated and which will be newly installed, please see the maps in the Project map section of this webpage.

What happens during the CIPP process?

The sewer must first be prepared for lining; this includes cleaning the line, removing roots, sediment and grease from the sewer (public and/or private lines) and cutting out intruding connections. The sewer lines and manholes are inspected using closed circuit television (CCTV). Like many types of pipe renewal/replacement, CIPP requires bypass pumping, which re-routes sewer flow around the section of pipe being rehabilitated. This ensures your sewer service is not interrupted. The lining process involves the insertion of a resin-saturated flexible lining into an existing sewer pipe using the manholes located within the street. The lining looks like a very large sock or flexible tube. Either air or water, under pressure, is forced into the tube, which turns the lining inside out and causes it to expand to fit tightly against the existing sewer walls. Hot air or water is circulated throughout the tube to harden the resin. When the curing process is completed (4-8 hours), a new “pipe-within-a-pipe” has been created, eliminating cracks and holes that allow rainwater and roots to enter the sewer and cause operational problems such as stoppages and overflows.

Why is bypass piping and pumping needed?

The sewer system carries wastewater from homes and businesses through pipes to a treatment plant. When sewage pump stations or pipelines require upgrades or replacement, a temporary bypass pumping solution is needed to maintain your sewer service while the existing service is being worked on. These bypass systems ensure that the sewer system remains operational by using a temporary line and pump setup to continue conveying flows away.

How does bypass piping and pumping work?

Because the flow of sewage cannot simply be diverted and service cannot be stopped, it must be “bypassed”—or temporarily pumped around the pipe being repaired or replaced. To do this, pumps capable of pumping all of the wastewater from homes and businesses are brought in, as well as pipes that collects and conveys the flow, on site to continue sewer service.

To see pictures of what the CIPP and bypass system look like, please see the CIPP & Bypass System Fact Sheet.

Project Cost: $9.7 Million

Notices

June 2026 - Construction Notice #12

April 2026 - Construction Notice #11

December 2025 - Construction Notice #10

November 2025 - Construction Notice #9

October 2025 - Construction Notice #8

October 2025 - Construction Notice #7

October 2025 - Construction Notice #6

October 2025 - Construction Notice #5

September 2025 - Construction Notice #4

July 2025 - Construction Notice #3

May 2025 - Construction Notice #2

April 2025 - Construction Notice #1

February 2025 - Notice to Neighbors

June 4, 2026

Atlantic Avenue: Sewer pipe rehabilitation activities will continue along Atlantic Avenue. Setup of a bypass sewer system and a well point system was completed in March 2026. Rehabilitation of the existing sewer pipes along Atlantic Avenue has begun and a section has been completed as of late April 2026. Work in this area is estimated to be completed by June 2026. Traffic patterns may shift and may include lane closures. Additional setup of a bypass sewer system and a well point system is expected to take place in late spring 2026 to allow for condition assessment activities to occur along the northern end of Atlantic Avenue.

Waltham Street: Sewer pipe and manhole rehabilitation/installation activities on Waltham Street have been completed as of late April 2026. Curb and Gutter replacement along with pavement restoration will take place in early June 2026. This portion of the work is to occur between Princeton Avenue and E. Indian River Road. Traffic patterns will shift and will include lane closures. Access to homes/businesses will be available. Work in this area is expected to be completed by the end of June 2026.

Manhole Rehabilitation: Manhole rehabilitation activities along Berkley Avenue, Whitehead Avenue, Mahone Avenue, and State Street are now complete as of April 2026.

The work will be confined to the following areas:

Norfolk

Bainbridge Boulevard between South Main Street and Craig Street
Berkely Avenue Extension between Oakfield Avenue and State Street, including Whitehead Avenue, Craig Street, Mahone Avenue, Fauquier Street, S. Main Street, and Patrick Street
State Street between Berkley Avenue and Emmett Place
Waltham Street between Arlington Avenue and Indian River Road
Indian River Road between Waltham Street and Ford Drive
Ford Drive between Indian River Road and Springfield Avenue

Chesapeake

Atlantic Avenue at Myers Road to Old Atlantic Avenue at Ohio Street
Quail Avenue between Landsworth Street and Westgate Street

Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience

Staging:: Anticipated Early 2025

Construction:: Early 2025 - Summer 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project is a necessary part of a larger, federally-mandated program to reduce sanitary sewer overflows (SSO’s) during rainstorms. This project will provide updated sanitary sewer infrastructure that will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. Minor detours are anticipated for some locations, and flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed. Although the majority of the project work will be located within the public and private right-of ways, much of the construction will be “trenchless,” meaning the contractor will not need to dig up the street to fix the pipes. However, certain sections of sewer are in very poor condition and must be replaced by digging.
: The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
: Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
: The work required to rehabilitate or replace sanitary sewer lines may require the lateral pipe serving your property to be removed from service and subsequently reinstated once work on the main sewer pipe has completed. This interruption of service will be temporary, and the contractor will notify you before work begins so you can plan accordingly. Sewer service typically will be restored within several hours. Your water service should not be affected by this project.
: 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, and associated activities should be anticipated.
: The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
: Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.
: The estimated cost for the project is approximately $9.7 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Nicholas Taschner

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief of Communications:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Onsite Inspector:: Mike Cumberledge

Engineering Consultant Firm:: Brown and Caldwell, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Christopher Wilson

Contractor:: Tidewater Utility Construction, Inc.

Contractor Field Project Manager:: TBD

City of Norfolk Contact:: Cregg Fortin

City of Chesapeake Contact:: Evan Polk

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"Virginia Initiative Plant Tertiary Treatment Facility"
VIP SWIFT Tertiary Preliminary Engineering
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (GN016390)

Webpage Reviewed: June 4, 2026

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is implementing the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Program. This Program will help reverse declining groundwater levels, significantly reduce the amount of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus entering the Chesapeake Bay, and may reduce saltwater intrusion and land subsidence, thereby helping to ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment in alignment with HRSD’s Promise and Vision.

The Virginia Initiative Plant (VIP) SWIFT Full Scale Implementation Program will be implemented in multiple phases and commonly referred to as the VIP SWIFT Tertiary Projects. The main purpose of the upgrade is to meet the 2032 James River total phosphorus reduction requirements, and it will be operational within the calendar year 2031. Additional upgrades could include VIP SWIFT Advanced Water Treatment and managed aquifer recharge implementation if future regulatory drivers necessitate further action. VIP SWIFT Tertiary Projects will be implemented using three Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) through four project delivery stages: study, preliminary engineering, final design, and construction. The VIP suite of projects will include the Tertiary Facility Site work and the Tertiary Treatment Facility.

This tertiary step is necessary to help meet regulatory requirements for nutrient reduction set forth by the EPA.

For more information about the integrated plan, please visit https://www.hrsd.com/epa-wet-weather-consent-decree-public-presentations.

Project Cost (Site Works): Approximately $32,000,000

Project Cost (Tertiary Treatment Facility): Approximately $324,000,000

Notices

April 11, 2025 - Media Advisory

June 4, 2026

The project is in the preliminary design phase for site preparation and tertiary facilities. The Basis of Design Report (BODR) for the SWIFT tertiary facilities is anticipated to be completed in summer 2026, and the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the sitework is expected to be completed in late fall 2026.

The geotechnical and environmental field investigation work is complete. Draft geotechnical and environmental data reports have been submitted.

The work will be confined to HRSD property on existing treatment plant property and HRSD’s Lambert’s Point property. As the project is still in preliminary engineering, comprehensive traffic plans are yet to be developed. However, it is anticipated that construction traffic will be entering and exiting the site via Powhatan Avenue.

Staging (Tertiary Site Work):: TBD

Construction (Tertiary Site Work):: Summer 2026 - Late 2028

Restoration (Tertiary Site Work):: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate

Staging (Tertiary Treatment Facility):: TBD

Construction (Tertiary Treatment Facility):: Late 2028 – Summer 2032

Restoration (Tertiary Treatment Facility):: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate

: This project will contribute to the broader Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Program, which will add advanced water treatment processes, producing highly treated water (SWIFT Water®) that meets drinking water standards and is suitable for recharge of the Potomac Aquifer. Once all of the upgrades for the Virginia Initiative Plant are complete, this plant will add additional water treatment before the effluent is discharged into the Elizabeth River. This program will help significantly reduce the amount of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus entering the Chesapeake Bay, thereby helping to ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: The current Virginia Initiative Plant is landlocked. To meet forthcoming nutrient discharge requirements, an additional treatment step (Tertiary) must be integrated with the existing plant. To this end, HRSD purchased a portion of the former Lambert’s Point Golf Course that lies between the Virigina Initiative Plant and the Elizabeth River from the City of Norfolk in 2018. The new Tertiary Treatment Facility is anticipated to be constructed on the former golf course land.
: The Tertiary Treatment Facility project will support HRSD’s nutrient management strategy for meeting the 2032 Lower James River Basin total phosphorus discharge limits.
: The plan is to have a portion of the land remain available for public use during HRSD’s site activities when feasible. However, due to the nature of the project, access to the property may be restricted during specific times to keep the public safe from site investigation and construction activities. Notifications of any closures will be announced on our website and social media platforms, and signage will be posted on the property.
: The City of Norfolk and HRSD have agreed to leave a 125-foot-wide recreational easement peripherally surrounding the former golf course property. The specific utilization of this area is still under evaluation by the City of Norfolk.
: HRSD continues to work closely with the City of Norfolk and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to collaborate in support of the City’s implementation of this comprehensive flood risk reduction solution.
: We anticipate site investigations and design to be completed as early as summer 2026. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 and completed by late 2028. The construction of the Tertiary Treatment Facility is scheduled to be completed by 2032.
: The work will be confined to HRSD’s existing treatment plant property and HRSD’s Lambert’s Point property. Construction traffic will be entering and exiting the site via Powhatan Avenue. Disruptions to traffic will be minimized. No planned detours are anticipated, but flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: Before construction commences, site investigations will be conducted to improve understanding of site conditions, identify potential risks, and facilitate planning and design. Temporary access to the area will be granted for public use when feasible. However, due to specific working conditions, public access may be affected. To ensure public safety, appropriate signage, notifications, and fencing will be utilized to indicate when the property is accessible to the public and when access is restricted for safety reasons. Typically, work will be conducted from Monday to Friday during daylight hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Nonetheless, there may be occasions when extended hours, night work, or weekend shifts are necessary.
: Those who live close to the project site should anticipate normal construction noise, which may include excavators, truck traffic, generators, and a combination of other background sources.
: All materials will be at stored on the HRSD property.
: Workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.
: The estimated cost (planning, design, and construction) for the Tertiary Site Work is $32 million, and the Tertiary Treatment Facility is $324 million. HRSD intends to apply for funding to build the project through state and federal agencies. Funds from HRSD ratepayers will also go toward the final costs as needed.
: 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 email notifications whenever there is a substantial update on the project.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: David Steele

Chief of Communications:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Engineering Consultant Firm:: HDR

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Jason Kerns

City of Norfolk Contact:: TBD

Onsite Inspector:: TBD

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“Wilroy Pressure Reducing Station and Offline Storage Facility”
Wilroy Pressure Reducing Station and Off-line Storage Facility
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (NP014000)

Webpage Reviewed: May 7, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to construct a pressure reducing pumping station (PRS) and an offline storage facility. The new facility will be located on HRSD property at 1941 Wilroy Road in Suffolk and is designed to relieve pressures to the wastewater sewer system during wet weather events. What this means is during wet weather events that may cause the sanitary sewer system to be inundated with rainwater, the excess flow will be diverted from the sewer pipes to the storage facility. It will be held at the storage facility temporarily. Once the pressure on the sanitary sewer system has returned to normal, the sewage will be released from the storage facility and will flow back into the sewer pipes, where it will then continue on to the treatment plant for treatment. This will help reduce the occurrence of sanitary sewer overflows, which are improvements that are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The facility will improve system operations, increase flow capacity, and provide reliable sanitary sewer infrastructure for areas of Suffolk and Isle of Wight County.

The storage facility will have a volume of 3 million gallons.
The storage facility will be fully enclosed with a carbon scrubbing odor control system.
The existing HRSD sewer pipe along Wilroy Road will be extended from QVC Drive to the PRS to connect the PRS to the sewer system (please see the Project Map).
The City’s water main pipe along Wilroy Road, directly across from the project site, will be extended by 400-feet.

Project Cost: Approximately $52,250,000

Notices

April 2026 - Construction Notice #1

March 2026 - Notice to Neighbors

August 2024 - Environmental Assessment Review: Public Notice

June 2024 - Willingness to Hold a Public Open House

May 7, 2026

The contractor has completed clearing the property and is now preparing to install the sheeting. Sheeting installation is expected to continue through the end of May. Please see Construction Update Notice #1 under the Project Advisories section of this webpage for more information about the sheeting installation. Vibration monitoring equipment is installed to track vibration activity throughout this phase of work.

Neighbors should expect the presence of heavy equipment, dump trucks, and periodic delivery vehicles, generally operating between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The work will be confined to Wilroy Road between US 58 Bypass and Progress Road. Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: April 2026

Construction:: Spring 2026 - Fall 2028

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project is part of a larger, federally-mandated program to reduce sewage overflows during rainstorms. This project will provide updated infrastructure that will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come. This project will construct one 3-million-gallon offline storage tank and a pressure reducing pump station. The facility will improve system operations, increase sewage flow capacity, and provide reliable sanitary sewer infrastructure for areas of Suffolk and Isle of Wight County.
: We look at several routes/sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, price, location of the site, property agreement terms, ease of access to the property for construction and future maintenance.
: During wet weather events, the above-ground storage tank will temporarily hold the wastewater to relieve pressures to the sewer system. HRSD needs a storage tank in this area to help reduce the occurrence of sanitary sewer overflows, which are improvements that are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
: This project will follow all related environmental regulations and evaluate opportunities during the design process to minimize impacts to the extent feasible. To achieve this mission, each project is reviewed for all potential environmental impacts and their associated permitting requirements. Specific elements that are under consideration for this project include: wetlands, protected species, and historic resources. During construction, erosion and sediment control measures will be installed, maintained, and regularly inspected to prevent degradation of sensitive resources.
: No. While the offline storage facility is being designed and built to handle increased flow during routine wet weather events, its primary role is not intended to collect or treat stormwater. The facility is not sized to prevent all sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) when named storm events (tropical depressions, tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.) or lengthy nor’easters occur. HRSD’s sanitary sewer treatment system operates separately from the City’s stormwater collection system.
: The proposed facility is very safe, with over 10,000 similar facilities constructed over the last 70 years. The facility will be monitored and controlled remotely to observe levels within it and to make sure that they are functioning as designed. HRSD will perform routine internal inspections of the facility to verify its condition, and maintenance will be scheduled based upon these inspections.
: The storage facility should not create odor issues. HRSD will install an odor collection and abatement system to treat the air in the tanks. Similar technologies have been proven effective with other HRSD pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, and other odor related facilities.
: HRSD, the design team, and the selected contractor will be coordinating closely with Suffolk to minimize impacts on traffic. Lane closures with flaggers will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
: Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
: Your water and sewer service should not be affected by this project.
: Where sewer pipelines are installed, 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, and associated activities should be anticipated.Suffolk’s noise ordinances will be followed by identifying and dampening excessive noise-generating activities as well as vibration from equipment during construction activities.
: The contractor will store the majority of material and equipment on site at 1941 Wilroy Road but may negotiate with a private property owner for an additional storage area in the project vicinity.
: Construction workers will park on the project site within HRSD property boundaries. Construction personnel will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets.
: HRSD operations staff will visit the station multiple times per week to ensure proper facility operation and perform routine maintenance. Monthly and annual preventative maintenance activities will be scheduled for the entire facility and will include additional maintenance activities beyond the day-to-day operations. These additional activities will include running the facility generator for approximately two hours. All regularly scheduled maintenance will occur during our normal operating hours. Exercising the generator on a monthly basis will be scheduled after 8am. There may be times when operations staff is at the facility outside our normal operating hours to take care of unforeseen issues, but these situations should be minimal.
: The estimated cost for the project is approximately $53 million and is financed through HRSD Capital Improvement Program with Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (VCWRLF) and 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Kayla McCoy

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief of Communications:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Onsite Inspector:

Michael Cumberledge

Tim Keefe

Engineering Consultant Firm:: Brown and Caldwell, Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Ryan Foshay

Contractor:: Crowder Construction, Virginia Beach, VA

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Jeremy Harrison

City of Suffolk Contact:: Adam James

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“King William Central Crossing Pump Station Rehabilitation”
King William Central Crossing Pump Station Rehabilitation (MP015300)

Webpage Reviewed: June 1, 2026

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking a project to rehabilitate the King William Central Crossing Pump Station located at 123 Central Crossing Terrace, that is nearing the end of its useful life. Rehabilitating the existing pump station with new modernized infrastructure will improve the systems performance and optimize HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.

Project Cost: Approximately $2.3 Million

November 5, 2025

Construction has not started.

The work will be confined to HRSD property and the public right-of-way; construction traffic will be entering and exiting the site on Central Parkway and Central Crossing Terrace.

Staging:: Spring 2026

Construction:: Summer 2026 - Early 2027

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project will provide infrastructure improvements that will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: We look at several sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, price, property agreement terms, ease of access to the property for construction and future maintenance. Rehabilitation of the existing station was determined to be the best option.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized and no planned detours are necessary, but flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: The contractors will ensure that access to residents will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
: Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
: Your water and sewer services should not be affected by this project.
: 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.
: Typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, and associated activities should be anticipated.
: General construction materials will be stored onsite including piping, equipment, stone, and other materials so it is readily available by the Contractor for installation.
: Construction workers will park onsite and in the public right-of-way near the project area. They will not be permitted to park in areas impacting access to properties or resulting in impacts to routine services like mail delivery.
: The estimated cost for the project is approximately $2.1 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Donald Jennings, PE

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief of Communications:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Onsite Inspector (Immediate/Emergent Concerns):: TBD

Engineering Consultant Firm:: Rummel, Klepper, & Kahl, LLP Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Ryan Delo, PE

Contractor:: HRSD

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Rummel, Klepper, & Kahl, LLP Virginia Beach, VA

King William County Contact:: Sherry Graham (Planning)

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"Kiln Creek/Patrick Henry Mall Area Sewer Pipe Replacement"
Jefferson Avenue Interceptor Force Main Replacement Phase III
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (JR011730)

Webpage Reviewed: June 1, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to replace and upgrade sewer pipes in the Kiln Creek/Patrick Henry Mall Area. Please refer to the project map to see the roads affected. This effort will increase operational flexibility, reduce system pressures, and improve performance within the sewer system. A micro-tunnel will be used to install the new sewer pipes under I-64 without cutting open the road above it. The remainder of the new sewer pipes will be installed in a trench. Pavement restoration of the roadways affected by installation of the sewer pipes will occur once the installation is complete. The existing sewer pipe will not be needed once the sewer pipes have been installed and will be abandoned in place. This means the abandoned pipes will be filled with a cementitious-like material so they can remain underground. This prevents more area from having to be dug up and disturbed.

Project Cost: Approximately $21.5 Million

Notices

March 2026 - Traffic Advisory

March 2026 - Construction Notice #14

January 2026 - Construction Notice #13

December 2025 - Construction Notice Update #12a

December 2025 - Construction Notice Update #12

August 22, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

June 2025 - Construction Notice Update #11

April 2025 - Construction Notice Update #10

October 2024 - Construction Notice Update #8c

September 2024 - Construction Notice Update #6d

January 7, 2026

Sanitary sewer pipe installation is complete. Restoration of the area and abandonment of the replaced pipe is ongoing. This work is expected to be completed by Spring of 2026. There will be minimal impacts to businesses and residents.

The work will be confined to the following roads:

Jefferson Avenue
Brick Kiln Boulevard
Criston Drive
Hancock Drive
Patrick Henry Mall access loop

Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: April 2023

Construction:: Spring 2023 - Spring 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project is necessary to increase the system operational flexibility and reduce system pressures. This project will provide upgraded infrastructure that will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: We look at several routes/sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, price, property agreement terms, ease of access to the route for construction and future maintenance.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. No planned detours are anticipated, but flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services should not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
: Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
: Your water and sewer service should not be affected by this project.
: Where sewer pipeline is installed, 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, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, and associated activities should be anticipated.
: The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
: Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.
: The estimated cost for the project is $21.5 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

City of Newport News Contact:: Bud Curtis

HRSD Project Manager:: Ted Denny

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief of Communications:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Engineering Consultant Firm:: RK&K, Newport News, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Alec Pope

Contractor:: Bridgeman Civil Inc., Suffolk, VA

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Sidney Hazelwood

Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concern):: Mojgan Mohammadi

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"Atlantic Treatment Plant Odor Control Improvements"
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (AT015800, AT015900, AT016000 and AT016100)

Webpage Reviewed: May 13, 2026

ATP

HRSD’s Atlantic Treatment Plant is located at 645 Firefall Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia and was initially brought online in 1983. The plant was expanded in 2009 and currently has an average daily treatment capacity of 54 million gallons a day (mgd), with an ultimate build-out capacity of 72 mgd. The plant is staffed 24 hours per day. Administrative hours are 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Atlantic Treatment Plant Master Plan

The Atlantic Treatment Plant Reliability and Odor Control Improvements (ROCI) Program includes a series of projects designed to reduce odors from the facility by upgrading the odor control facilities and enhancing the reliability of solids processing systems that produce the most significant odors. Major improvements include new odor treatment systems, new digester covers to better contain odors, a new enclosed flare to improve combustion of biogas, and new solids processing facilities to reduce outages that can impact offsite odors.

HRSD has selected a Construction Management firm to implement the improvements in a multi-phase program that will streamline the construction process and allow program elements to be completed based on their priority and complexity. Complex elements with long material deliveries, extensive permitting requirements, and challenging construction requirements are expected to be completed by 2028. However, many of the improvements can and will be completed sooner. The project phases include:

Emergency and Near-Term Improvements - HRSD has issued an emergency declaration to allow expedited procurement and construction on multiple elements of the project.
- Odor neutralization around the digesters has been implemented to reduce the strength of the odors while the design and construction of new digesters covers is being performed
- Odor neutralization around the solids storage will be operated to reduce the strength of the odors while new solids handling and storage facilities are being constructed.
- Odor Control Station (OCS) optimization will improve odor removal performance. This means the existing equipment will be fine-tuned until it is operating at its peak. This includes adjusting chemical feed rate, blower speeds, and pumps until the hydrogen sulfide concentrations are below detectable levels.
- Carbon treatment systems downstream of the existing odor control systems will provide a second stage of treatment to further reduce odors.
- Replace existing digester mixers to eliminate the process upsets that cause odor events.
- New enclosed flare to enhance combustion of odorous biogas.
Early Work Packages – In addition to the emergency and near-term improvements, other items will have an accelerated design and early procurement of equipment to expedite the completion of some of the more critical solids reliability items, including redundant solids handling systems (e.g. conveyor, storage silo, etc.) and demolition of structures to make space for new long-term odor treatment systems.
Long-Term Odor Facilities – Replacement of aging odor control equipment.
Solids Processing Improvements – Some of the largest and most complex portions of the project include new digester covers, a redundant thermal hydrolysis (THP) system, and new gravity thickeners.

To review the most recent program status, please continue to the UPDATE section below.

Notices

Construction Update Postcard-December 2025

March 2024 - Green Energy Opportunity

Spring 2023 Update

Atlantic Treatment Plant Reliability & Odor Control Improvements (ROCI) Project Update - June 18, 2025

Atlantic Treatment Plant Reliability & Odor Control Improvements (ROCI) Project Update - February 19, 2025

Atlantic Treatment Plant Reliability & Odor Control Improvements (ROCI) Project Update - July 24, 2024

Ocean Lakes Neighborhood Annual Meeting Presentation - January 10, 2024

May 13, 2026

BIOSOLIDS UPDATE:
HRSD’s new hauling strategy aims to remove daily solids during the week using new trucks with tight covers.

PROJECT UPDATES: Construction of the new carbon treatment system is underway, and the new OCS system is expected to be online in Summer 2026.
Odor Biogas Flare: A new flare has been ordered, and delivery is expected in Fall 2026. The flare is expected to be installed and working by Summer 2027.
Odor Control Station (OCS) E : Phase 1 engineered design is still in development. The schedule is on track for construction completion in Summer 2028.
Renewable Natural Gas Conversion: The project was approved by the public utility commission. Construction is targeted to begin in Summer 2026 with final completion expected by the end of 2027.

Digester Improvements (New Mixers and New Sealed Covers)
New Mixers: Construction to replace the mixers on the first two digesters is ongoing. The remaining two digesters are scheduled for completion in 2028.
New Covers: The existing digesters use floating covers that allow rainwater to collect inside the tank, but the new digesters will have sealed covers, causing rainwater to fall onto the ground instead of inside of the tank. In accordance with the City's Stormwater Management regulations, this change requires a stormwater management plan to manage the rainwater that will no longer be collected in the tanks. The on-site stormwater system was redesigned and submitted to the City in early April for comments and approval. Construction of the new covers is scheduled to begin in Fall 2026 and will continue through 2028.

NEW ACCESS ROAD (DAM NECK) UPDATE:
HRSD has made the fiscal decision to postpone the pursuit of a truck access road at the Atlantic Treatment Plant in Virginia Beach due to exorbitant costs associated with its construction. Road construction is being deferred until a more cost-effective construction solution can be achieved. Fortunately, HRSD’s dedicated Atlantic Treatment Plant staff, together with a newly established and internally staffed truck hauling operation have significantly reduced truck volume and are better managing the hauling scheduling, reducing both the overall odor and traffic impacts on the community. These positive changes provide HRSD an opportunity to apply a value engineering approach to look for a more affordable option for an access road in the future.

REMINDER: The emergency improvements implemented by HRSD are either complete or nearing completion. The remaining work involves major construction activities being carried out by a contractor. While construction will continue, changes will occur at a slower pace and will not be as noticeable as compared to the emergency improvements. Updates will be posted on the project page as they become available.

NOTE: All dates are approximate as HRSD strives to bring on these new processes, procure new equipment, and install in the most efficient and productive way for our rate payers. Long lead times are expected on most equipment after purchase.

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Odorous air is captured from various unit processes and conveyed to three packed tower wet scrubbers and one biological media scrubber that provide odor control.

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LET US KNOW:

The location where you notice the smell (address or nearest intersection)
The date and time of the offensive odor
The type of odor and any other description/information that may be useful

Odor Complaint Form

We treat an average of 46 million gallons (MGD) of wastewater a day that comes to the plant from area homes and businesses via the city sewer system which sends it to HRSD pump stations that bring the wastewater to ATP. We are authorized by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality permit to discharge up to 54 MGD average daily flows, with a maximum flow of 135 MGD, from our plant. The wastewater is processed via the conventional wastewater treatment process, where we use physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes to clean the water. This process removes and collects the organic solids which are further processed separately using a process called thermal hydrolysis (THP) which sterilizes the solids and reduces the thickness. The solids then go through a process called digestion for further treatment, resulting in a Class A biosolids. We also capture the gas from the digestion process and use it for heating and energy at the treatment plant.

The Atlantic Treatment Plant serves most of Virginia Beach and parts of Norfolk and Chesapeake as seen below:

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The Atlantic Treatment Plant began receiving additional wastewater flow from our now decommissioned Chesapeake-Elizabeth Treatment Plant (CETP), which was operational until December 2021. The CETP needed significant and costly upgrades to meet new regulatory requirements, so the decision was made to upgrade the HRSD collection system and convey the wastewater to the ATP for treatment. ATP had capacity for the additional flow but required an upgrade to the solids processing. HRSD selected thermal hydrolysis technology (THP) for solids processing for several reasons, including biosolids dewatering improvements, better stackability on the storage pads, and increased digester capacity. This was implemented simultaneously as system changes were made to bring flow from CETP to ATP.

ATP staff continue to be responsive to odor and other nuisance complaints, and the HRSD Technical Services Division also continues to dedicate time to tracking down odor sources. Several projects are currently in design that will address the odors at their sources. More details about these projects can be found in the “Overview” section of this page. A narrated presentation provides more details on odor improvement plans, along with timeline information for near and long-term improvements being made.

The Atlantic Treatment Plant was commissioned in July 1983 on what was once an old hog farm which was, at that time, a much less populated area of Virginia Beach. The community has grown around the plant considerably since then, and HRSD strives to provide effective wastewater treatment and recover natural resources while at the same time being a good neighbor to the Ocean Lakes and surrounding communities we serve.

From a health perspective, there is no scientific basis to support the premise that odors which emanate from the Atlantic Treatment Plant present any risk to public health or are otherwise unsafe at detected concentrations. Our chemical specific monitoring measured directly from the process units coupled with odor dispersion modeling has identified that the most common compounds responsible for offsite odors (and their odor descriptors) are as follows: hydrogen sulfide (rotten eggs), methyl mercaptan (rotten cabbage), dimethyl sulfide (decayed cabbage), and dimethyl disulfide (garlic). These compounds can be detectable at low concentrations. This evaluation indicates that under worst case meteorological conditions which result in the highest off-site odors, the odors are diluted a minimum of 71 times from the origin of the odor. Though our employees work in and around these unit processes safely each day, we recognize that offsite odors can have a quality-of-life impact. This is why we are investing over $75M in odor control improvements. For broader information about environmental odors, visit these Virginia Department of Health FAQs.

HRSD has an odor complaint response team that investigates odor complaints with the goal of identifying and addressing the sources of odors around HRSD infrastructure. We utilize data such as meteorological conditions and odor descriptors and often send field staff to the location to provide a qualitative assessment of the odor level on a 0 – 5 scale and to trace back to the suspected source. Field staff also carry a handheld instrument to monitor hydrogen sulfide levels when they are investigating odor complaints, as hydrogen sulfide tends to be a more common odorant from wastewater facilities. We are aware that hydrogen sulfide is not the only odorant creating off-site odors from our Atlantic facility. Descriptors of the odors help us narrow down the source and take corrective action where possible.

The trucks entering the Atlantic Treatment Plant provide several services:

Delivery of chemicals and solutions necessary for effective wastewater treatment
Tank trucks bringing septage (waste material from septic tanks) or fats, oil and grease (FOG) from local homes and businesses that require treatment
Biosolids are also hauled away from the plant during the spring planting season (approximately eight weeks) for use as fertilizer and are land applied to area farms

The wastewater treatment process uses bacteria that feed on the material in wastewater and break it down into harmless organic matter. This organic matter settles out of the water and receives further treatment to form biosolids which are rich in nutrients and organic matter. All wastewater treatment plants produce residual solids, and the biosolids produced at the Atlantic Treatment Plant meet the highest quality designation set forth by the EPA. Biosolids have been thoroughly researched by top scientists at leading scientific institutions all over the world. They have been found to be safe to human health and the environment when processed and applied properly. The U.S. EPA and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality have established regulations that ensure the safe use of biosolids. The Virginia Biosolids Council provides additional resources for more information, including these Health and Safety Facts.

During the spring for approximately eight weeks, HRSD biosolids are hauled to area farms for use as fertilizer during the planting season. This activity is done under a permit by the Department of Environmental Quality.

The biosolids being hauled from the Atlantic Treatment Plant for land application on area farms are classified as Class A Exceptional Quality biosolids and are considered pathogen free. The THP process used at the plant allows us to achieve this high standard of pathogen control, so this material is no different from what you might purchase at a home and garden center for your own lawn, garden or flower beds. Class A Exceptional Quality biosolids are marketed for home use throughout the country. The below links from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Virginia Biosolids Council provide more information about biosolids, including their availability to residential consumers.

www.epa.gov/biosolids/basic-information-about-biosolids

www.virginiabiosolids.com/an-odor-reminder-epas-research/

SMELL SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING.: Odor Complaint Form can be found under the ‘Smell Something? Say Something’ FAQ dropdown.

Subscribe: "Great Bridge Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Improvements"
Washington District Pump Station Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (AT013000)

Webpage Reviewed: May 4, 2026
: The project consists of the installation of sewer pipeline that ranges in various sizes from 8 inches to 24 inches. Both gravity sewer pipes and force main sewer pipes will be installed as well as the installation of precast manholes and the rehabilitation of other manholes. Additionally, a 42-inch guided auger bore under the railroad will occur. A guided bore allows pipeline to be guided into place underground without cutting open the road above it, so the railroad will remain undisturbed. Some sanitary sewer lateral replacement and reconnections will occur as well. The existing pipe, manholes, and pump station outfall that are no longer needed will be abandoned in place. This means the abandoned pipes will be filled with a cementitious-like material so they can remain underground. This prevents more area from having to be dug up and disturbed. Pavement restoration of the affected roadways will occur once the sewer installation is complete. These improvements will replace aging infrastructure, increase capacity, and improve performance within HRSD’s sanitary sewer system.
: Notices

April 2026 - Construction Notice Update #17
April 2026 - Construction Notice Update #16
March 2026 - Construction Notice Update #15
March 2026 - Construction Notice Update #14
February 2026 - Construction Notice Update #13
March 2025 - Construction Notice Update #12
March 2025 - Traffic Advisory
February 2025 - Construction Notice Update #11
January 2025 - Traffic Advisory
December 2024 - Construction Notice Update #10
April 2024 - Construction Notice Update #9A
April 2024 - Construction Notice Update #9
April 2024 - Traffic Advisory
April 2024 - Construction Notice Update #8
March 2024 - Construction Notice Update #7
February 2024 - Traffic Advisory
January 2024 - Traffic Advisory
January 2024 - Construction Notice Update #6
December 2023 - Construction Notice Update #5
November 2023 - Construction Notice Update #4
September 2023 - Construction Notice Update #3
August 2023 - Traffic Advisory
June 2023 - Construction Notice Update #2
May 2023 - Construction Notice Update #1
March 2023 - Notice to Neighbors
: Crestwood at Parkside Civic League Presentation - February 20, 2024

May 4, 2026

The sewer pipeline installation is now complete. Repairs to the tracer wire along River Creek Road, as well as the manhole repair and reset at the intersection of Great Bridge Boulevard and Bainbridge Boulevard, have been completed. The contractor will continue working through the final punch list items across the remaining project zones throughout the month of May. This work may require flagging operations to ensure traffic is managed safely in the area.

Please note that due to the nature of construction, all work is weather and condition dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

The work will be confined to Great Bridge Boulevard, River Creek Road, and Neal Street. Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: Anticipated to be April 2023

Construction:: Spring 2023 - Spring 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project is necessary to replace an existing sanitary sewer system which will improve the existing infrastructure currently posing as a potential risk of failure. This project will provide updated infrastructure ensuring HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: We look at several routes/sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, price, location of the site to the existing pump station, property agreement terms, ease of access to the property for construction and future maintenance.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. There are no planned detours for this project. If detours are to occur, advanced signage will be put in place, and flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: The contractor will ensure access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
: Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
: Your sewer service will be temporarily interrupted if work is to be performed on the sewer lateral pipe which serves your property. The contractor will notify you before your lateral is to be worked on so you can plan appropriately. Sewer service typically will be restored within several hours. Your water service should not be affected by this project.
: Where sewer and lateral pipes are excavated, 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, and associated activities should be anticipated.
: The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
: Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.
: The estimated cost for the project is $10.4 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

City of Chesapeake Contact:: Mark Curry

Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concern):: Brad Alger

HRSD Project Manager:: Phil Hubbard

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief of Communications:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Engineering Consultant Firm:: RK&K, Newport News, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Stephanie Hood

Contractor:: Tidewater Utility Construction, Inc.

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Shannon Bruce

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