The City of Springville had major sanitary sewer collection system infiltration/inflow issues that had caused residential sewer backups and lift station bypasses. Phase I of a project to address concerns had been completed by MSA in 2014, with Phase II commencing in 2018.

Phase II involved the design and construction of a new sanitary sewer lift station and lining of 13,000 linear feet of existing sanitary sewer lines. Springville’s prior lift station was past it’s safe and useful design life and no longer able to keep up with flow volumes due to sever inflow and infiltration issues. This caused bypass events during heavy rains. A new, larger lift station was designed to improve capacity and reduce I/I concerns. Improvements to the collection system also included a new, larger submersible lift station, point repairs, cured-in-place lining, sanitary sewer manhole lining and lid replacement.

MSA helped scope the project by first reviewing televising footage of the sanitary sewer system and inspecting manholes. MSA then prioritized deficiencies and provided guidance to solicit funding for the needed improvements. In response to the City’s budgetary concerns, MSA helped Springville secure a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan to help fund the construction of the project.

The new lift station opens the door for future growth within the community and provides residents and City staff with peace of mind knowing that the possibility of bypass events is now near zero. In addition, the improved efficiency of the new system pumps will decrease overall energy costs – saving the community money. Taking a proactive approach to these critical infrastructure upgrades will assure a sound and sustainable future for the City of Springville and their sanitary sewer system.