GNHWPCA Pipe Lining Program

GNHWPCA Pipe Lining Program

Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) lining is a proven trenchless rehabilitation process used to repair existing pipelines. Benefits include:

  • pipes can be rehabilitated without digging up the existing pipe or disrupting roads, driveways, sidewalks or landscaping
  • lining is less expensive than replacing the pipe
  • it allows for increased sewer flow capacity
  • the process can be completed in one to three days

 

Notices will be provided to residences and establishments in advance of any sewer lining work on their street.  Notices will be provided by the GNHWPCA's contractor both 10 days prior to and 24 hours prior to the conduct of the expected work.  Click the links on the right to see a sample of the 10-day and 24-hour notices.

The lining process involves installing a resin-saturated felt tube into an existing sewer pipe, that is inflated and hardened to create a new plastic pipe within the old pipe. During the process, a steam cloud coming from a vent stack at a manhole may be visible and occasionally there may be a "glue like" odor (styrene) during the curing process that will dissipate quickly when the process is complete.  To prevent odors from entering your home, all residents that receive a notice should pour ½ gallon of water into all plumbing fixtures and floor drains, especially those in basements where they are not used on a regular basis. See attached link on the right "Styrene Odor Information Document" for more information on how to keep sewer gas and other vapors out of your home or building.

Prior to lining the existing sewer, crews clean the pipe using high pressure water hoses and video cameras to inspect the pipe condition. They may also conduct dye testing to confirm connections between buildings and sewers. As such, residents may see activities related to the sewer relining for several weeks leading up to the actual lining.

 

GNHWPCA Large Diameter Pipe Cleaning Program

GNHWPCA Large Diameter Pipe Cleaning Program

GNHWPCA’s large diameter sewer pipes range from 30 inches in diameter to 84 inches in diameter. Most of these large diameter sewer pipes are main interceptor sewers located in the City of New Haven that transport combined flow to the ESWPAF for treatment. Periodic cleaning of these interceptor sewers is required to remove sand, grit, rocks, and other heavy debris that can accumulate in the pipe over time.Work crews clean the pipe using high pressure water hoses, cleaning heads and vacuums to extract the debris. Video cameras are also used to inspect the pipe prior to and post cleaning of the sewer pipes. As such, residents may see activities related to the large diameter pipe inspections for several weeks leading up to the actual cleaning of the pipes.

Click this Large Diameter Sewer Cleaning Projects link to view locations where large diameter pipe cleaning projects are being implemented and when.

Notice of Public Hearing May 9, 2017: Proposed Annual Budget & Sewer User Charge

GREATER NEW HAVEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority (the “GNHWPCA”) will meet at the offices of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, 260 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut on May 9, 2017 at 5:30 P.M., for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to CGS Section 7-255 and Section 43 of the Sewer Ordinances on the Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge. The Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge appear below.

Copies of said Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge are on file open to public inspection at the office of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, 260 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut, as wel as the offices of the City/Town Clerk for each of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden and Woodbridge.

Link: Annual Budget & Sewer User Charge

Public Information Meeting December 14, 2016 CSO Long Term Control Plan Update

CSO Long Term Control Plan Update

Public Information Meeting December 14, 2016


Public Informational Meeting Notice

City of New Haven Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan Update - Draft December 2016