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City of Laguna Beach
 
 

Wastewater System Improvements Since 2001

  1. Created modified work schedules to have sewer crews on 7 days a week.
  2. Increased the sewer crews by adding three people.
  3. Increased cleaning frequency by 500% - now at 640,000 feet per year.
  4. Conducted 52 emergency spot repairs to sewer lines identified through videoing.
  5. Implemented the Fats, Oils, and Grease program in cooperation with food establishments.
  6. Implemented the Private Sewer Lateral program.
  7. Created a Water Quality Department headed by a civil engineer.
  8. Since 2001 the City Council has increased sewer fees by 40% to pay for improvements to the sewer system. 
  9. Authorized $11 million in low interest loans to fund improvements - $7 million which has been borrowed.
  10. Rehabilitated 16 Miles of Sewer Lines with cast in place lining.
  11. Reconstructed extremely inaccessible sewer pipes at 25 locations.
  12. Replaced main lines at the Miller and Pearl Street lift stations. 
  13. Replaced the electrical system at the Victoria I lift station.
  14. Added one new Vactor Truck and one new mini jetter.
  15. Added one addition portable generator.
  16. Repaired and lined old pipe in the Rockledge area of town. 
  17. Replaced the pump and emergency generator controls at Laguna and Bluebird SOCWA Lift Stations.
  18. Upgraded electrical service upgrade to Laguna SOCWA lift station.
  19. Installed Superoxygenation System at Bluebird SOCWA.
  20. Replaced pumps at Laguna SOCWA.
  21. Replaced Surge Tanks at Bluebird and Laguna SOCWA lift stations.
  22. Reconstructed portions of the NCI at Nyes Place.
  23. Reconstructed 2500 feet of sewer mains in the downtown.
  24. Refitted all lift stations with quick-connect emergency generator power outlets.
  25. Repaired Irvine Cove force main.
  26. Implemented a computerized sewer maintenance Management system.
  27. Upgraded the sewer alarm system (SCADA System).

On-Going Projects Include:

    • Installed emergency power to the Nyes Place, and Victoria I & II lift stations
    • Reconstructing Shaws Cove lift station to also provide emergency power to Fisherman’s Cove lift station. 
    • Installing emergency power pedestal with quick-connects at Irvine Cove to facilitate installation of portable generators during power outages.