Many of the properties within the sewer service area are significantly lower than the roadway, how will these properties be connected?

Many of the properties will require individual pump stations to pump the wastewater to the sewer line in the roadway. This will include those properties on West Lakeshore Drive that are lower than the roadway, (generally the lake side of the roadway) and also, all of the properties on East Lakeshore Drive and Goodsell Point where low-pressure sewers will be used. Because these sewer lines are pressurized, individual properties must pump into them regardless of elevation. Low pressure sewers were chosen for these areas as they can be installed at much shallower depths and do not require large pump stations. These factors are important considering traffic impacts during construction, limited working space, and ledge. Once the project is completed, the individual service lateral, including individual pumps will be the responsibility of the property owner. The pumps are a pre-packaged unit that are approximately 4 feet in diameter, and about 7 ½ feet high. They have significant emergency storage in the event of a power outage, and operate quietly and efficiently, without odor. The units will be located outside of the houses and below ground surface. They will have an at grade cover on them and will look similar to a septic tank cover. Addition technical information about these individual pump stations can be viewed here.

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1. What is the Malletts Bay Sewer Project?
2. Where would the wastewater be treated?
3. How will the project be funded?
4. Is my property located in the new sewer service area?
5. Will properties within the sewer service area be required to connect to the sewer system?
6. How much will the initial connection fees be for properties connected to the sewer system?
7. What will the annual cost be for a residential property within the proposed sewer service area?
8. What will the annual cost be for a non-residential property within the proposed service area?
9. Many of the properties within the sewer service area are significantly lower than the roadway, how will these properties be connected?
10. What is the overall construction schedule for this project?
11. What is the current overall status of the project?
12. How can I get additional information about the project?