The Solution: A manhole survey was
performed, and the resulting data tabulated to prioritize manhole repairs. A manhole lining program was implemented that
lined an average of 10 leaking structures per year.
During the first five years, $228,000 invested in liner
installation was more than offset by $70,000 annual savings in treatment
costs. The need for a new treatment
plant was delayed for another decade.
The program provided significant reductions in I &
I. By 2013, the plant exceeded permitted
daily flow on only 3 days of the year.
Project success was recognized by an award from the
Pennsylvania Operators Association and an article in Wastewater Magazine.