Above is what a new lining in sewer looks like.

The Department of Water Management is scheduled to work on a sewer lining project in your area starting on Monday, February 1st.  This project will rehabilitate the existing sewer and catch basin drain pipes in your area without the conventional digging method. This sewer rehab will minimize, if not eliminate, street cave-ins due to sewer collapses.

In addition, it will bring better drainage to your area and alleviate flooding during heavy rain.  It is part of Mayor Richard M. Daley’s commitment to Chicago citizens to maintain and upgrade Chicago’s infrastructure. The following information should answer questions you may have about the project.

Boundaries
This sewer and catch basin drain pipes on W. Granville from N. Damen Avenue to the east side of Ravenswood Avenue will be lined by a private contractor with resin impregnated liner bags. Daily work starts at 7am and is expected to end at 7pm.  This project is expected to be completed by the end of February, 2010.

What to Expect
During the sewer lining work it will be necessary to close lanes on these streets to ensure public safety during work hours.  Equipment and materials will be on the street during the work. If necessary, detours and alternative bus stops will be posted. To prevent odors in your home, please pour two to three cups of water into each basement drain. During the sewer lining work, please restrict your water usage as much as possible.  A City Engineer will be on site during the work to answer any questions from the residents.

Any damages in the area as a result of the sewer lining work will be restored to its pre-lining state.  However, the Department of Water Management does not assume responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements; including:

• sprinkling systems
• fences
• flowerbeds and shrubbery

SEWER LINING IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND STREETS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. This restoration of any damage that occurs as a result of this project will take place after the spring months, weather permitting.