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

Webpage Reviewed: March 10, 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: March 10, 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: March 10, 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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"Reducing Rainwater in the Sanitary Sewer System-Norfolk"
High Priority Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program (GN020300)

Webpage Reviewed: March 2, 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 sanitary sewer pipes, service lateral connections, and manholes. 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, 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 data, evaluating the sewer flow, and reviewing the data to identify and prioritize potential future project work areas and schedules. Data collection activities may involve sewer flow monitoring, smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system, closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections of public and private sewer and service lateral, dye testing, and manhole inspections. Once all data is collected, evaluated, and prioritized, the project team will begin design, procurement, and construction activities if it is determined that construction is needed. 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

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

Data collection and evaluation activities will occur to determine if future improvements are needed. Field activities in Norfolk 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:: Steve Crede

Design-Builder Program Manager:: John Pruss

Design-Builder Deputy Program Manager:: Bryan Canzoneri

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“Newtown Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation”
Poplar Hall Davis Corner Trunk 24-inch Gravity Sewer Improvements
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (CE011600)

Webpage Reviewed: March 2, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to rehabilitate sanitary sewer pipes and manholes along Newtown Road from HRSD’s pump station located at 107 S. Newtown Road to the intersection of Elam Avenue and Newtown Road. This effort will increase the sewer system lifespan, decrease the amount of rainwater that enters into the sanitary sewer system via inflow and infiltration, and decrease the risk of sewer system failures.

Reducing inflow and infiltration of rainwater into the sanitary sewer system should help reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) during heavy rain events such as Nor’easters or hurricanes. The Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) system is anticipated to be used accomplish this task. CIPP is one of several trenchless methods used to rehabilitate existing pipelines. 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.

The sanitary sewer must first be prepared for lining; this includes cleaning the pipeline, removing roots, sediment, and grease from the sewer. The sewer pipelines and manholes are inspected using closed circuit television (CCTV). Like many types of pipeline rehabilitation, CIPP requires a bypass pumping system to be setup during the rehabilitation process. This bypass system re-routes sewer flow around the section of pipe being rehabilitated and ensures your sewer service is not interrupted.

The lining process involves the insertion of a resin-saturated flexible lining into an existing sewer pipeline 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.

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

Project Cost: Approximately $5 Million

Notices

December 23, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

December 2025 - Construction Notice Update #5

November 2025 - Construction Notice Update #4

May 2025 - Pump & Haul Notice to Neighbors

May 2025 - Construction Notice Update #2

March 2025 - Construction Notice Update #1

February 28, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

January 2025 - Revised Notice to Neighbors

January 2025 - Notice to Neighbors

March 2, 2026

Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is now complete. Restoration and pavement striping at Newtown Road and Elam Avenue is now complete. The remaining work, which includes repairs and touch ups to a few manholes, is expected to be completed in early March and will take place at night during lower traffic timeframes. To ensure safety and manage traffic effectively, flagging operations will be in place during the remaining work.

This work will take place at:

Newtown Road beginning approximately 250’ south of the intersection of Princess Anne Road & Newtown Road and continuing through the interstate 264 interchange and Greenwich Road intersection
The Newtown Road and Cleveland Street intersection
Bypass pumping system located at the Newtown Road and Elam Avenue intersection

Traffic control may affect Newtown Road from the Princess Anne Road intersection to the Elam Road intersection.

Staging: Early 2025

Construction: February 2025 - Early 2026

Restoration: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

This project is a necessary 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.

Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained, and flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed. If detours are to occur, signage will be put in place in advance of the detour.

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.

HRSD normal work hours are Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, due to the nature of work, extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary. City of Norfolk and City of Virginia Beach standard hours are as follows:

City of Norfolk – STANDARD: 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM, NIGHTTIME: 7:00 PM TO 5:00 AM
City of Virginia Beach – STANDARD: 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM, NIGHTTIME: 9:00 PM TO 5:00 AM

Interruptions to your water and sewer service are not likely. If sewer service is interrupted, you will be notified by the contractor, and sewer service typically will be restored within several hours. Your water service should not be affected by this project.

Where excavation occurs, 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 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.

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 $5.0 million and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Tim Marsh

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

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

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Stephanie Hood

Contractor:: Bridgeman Civil Construction, Chesapeake VA

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Sidney Hazelwood

City of Norfolk Contact: Dessi M. Bradecich

City of Virginia Beach Contact:: Ronald M. Frink

Onsite Inspector (Immediate/Emergent Concerns):: JD Cobb

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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: March 2, 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

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

March 2, 2026

Atlantic Avenue: Sewer pipe rehabilitation activities along Atlantic Avenue are in progress. Setup of a bypass sewer system to allow for condition assessment to take place on Atlantic Avenue in March 2026. This will better determine the length of time necessary for potential sewer pipe replacement or rehabilitation of the remaining pipe sections. Work in this area is estimated to be completed by late summer to early fall 2026.

Waltham Street: Sewer pipe and manhole rehabilitation/installation activities on Waltham Street began in January, 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 late spring 2026.

Manhole Rehabilitation: Manhole rehabilitation activities continue. This portion of the work is to occur on Berkley Avenue, Whitehead Avenue, Mahone Avenue, and State Street. 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 early 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: March 2, 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

March 2, 2026

The preliminary design phase for the site preparation and tertiary facilities is ongoing. 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 majority of the geotechnical and environmental field investigation work is complete. Laboratory analysis of the field samples has been completed, and a draft report summarizing the findings is underway.

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: March 20, 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

March 2026 - Notice to Neighbors

August 2024 - Environmental Assessment Review: Public Notice

June 2024 - Willingness to Hold a Public Open House

March 2, 2026

Construction has not started at this time. It is expected that the contractors will mobilize to the project site in April 2026.

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:: Early 2026

Construction:: Spring 2026 - 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:: TBD

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

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Chris Wilson

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: April 2, 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:: Spring 2026 - Late 2026

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:: Don Jennings

King William County Contact:: Sherry Graham (Planning)

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"Lasalle Avenue Sewer Replacement"
Norview Estabrook Division I 18-inch Force Main Replacement Phase III
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Projects (VP016700)

Webpage Reviewed: March 2, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to replace the sanitary sewer pipeline along Versailles Avenue, Lafayette Boulevard, Fontainebleau Crescent, Lasalle Avenue, Tidewater Drive, and Pershing Avenue. This effort will improve performance and reliability within HRSD’s sanitary sewer system. The new sewer pipe will be installed in a trench, meaning pavement cutting and excavation will be necessary to install the new pipe. 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.

Project Cost: approximately $4 million

Notices

February 2026 - Construction Notice Update #8

September 2025 - Construction Notice Update #7

July 2025 - Construction Notice Update #6

June 2025 - Construction Notice Update #5

May 2025 - Construction Notice Update #4

March 2, 2026

The sanitary sewer pipeline installation is now complete, and the old sewer pipe is abandoned with flowable fill. Paving in the affected roadways where pipeline installation occurred is now complete. The remainder of the restoration work includes seeding in disturbed areas, which will be done when seasonably appropriate.

The work will be confined to the following areas:

The intersection of Versailles Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard
Fontainebleau Crescent between Lafayette Boulevard and Lasalle Avenue
Lasalle Avenue between Fontainebleau Crescent and Tidewater Drive
Tidewater Drive between Lasalle Avenue and Pershing Avenue
The intersection of Pershing Avenue and Tidewater Drive

Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: Spring 2024

Construction:: Spring 2024 – Early 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate

: This project is a necessary to upgrade aging 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, location, property agreement terms, and ease of access to the sewer pipe for construction and future maintenance.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized. Detours and lane closures with flaggers will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: The contractor will ensure access to residences 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 from 7 AM - 7 PM; there may be exceptions in certain locations to reduce impacts to the community, adhere to City ordinances, or as required in order to complete the work.
: Your water and sewer service may be briefly affected by this project. Every attempt will be made to provide an advance notice of this interruption if it is to occur so you can plan accordingly.
: 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 approximately $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)

HRSD Project Manager:: Phil Hubbard

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concerns):: Andre Mendez

Engineering Consultant Firm:: RK&K, Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Ryan Delo

Contractor:: Bridgeman Civil Inc., Suffolk, VA

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Taylor Bridgeman

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