Current Projects

Alma and Evergreen Streets Water Main Project

Page for Alma Street Water Main Project

American Tobacco District Waterline Replacement

The Department of Water Management is improving the existing infrastructure in the American Tobacco District and in areas east of Roxboro Street.

Celeste & Githens Lift Station Upgrades

The Department of Water Management is upgrading the capacity of both the Celeste Circle and Githens School Lift Stations.

Duke University Road - Miscellaneous Waterline Replacement Project

East Durham Waterline Replacement

The departments of Water Management and Public Works are assessing required improvements to the existing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure between Fayetteville Street and Alston Avenue, and from Linwood Avenue to Hopkins Street.

Forest Hills Park Sewer Improvements

This page is dedicated to the Forest Hills Park Sewer Improvements page.

Homeland + Aiken Stream Stabilization

Improvements for Access to Utility Easements and Facilities

Project page for the Improvements for Access to Utility Easements and Facilities

Lakewood Avenue Sewer Replacement Project

The Department Water Management is replacing and upsizing an existing sanitary sewer main along Lakewood Avenue from Duke Street to Roxboro Street.

Lift Station Improvements Project - FY21B

This project will rehabilitate or replace six pump stations and two sewer connections in Durham.

Little River and Lake Michie Safety Improvements

This is a page for the Little River and Lake Michie Safety Improvements.

Main Street and Broad Street Waterline Replacement Project

The Department of Water Management is improving deteriorating and undersized existing waterline infrastructure in Main Street between Iredell Street and the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street and along Broad Street from W Markham Avenue to Perry Street. This project ensures reliable water service and sufficient fire flow is provided to customers. The locations of the improvements can be viewed on the project area map.

NC-54 Waterline Replacement Project

The Department Water Management is replacing and upsizing existing waterlines along NC-54 between Farrington Road and Little John Road.

New Hope Creek Waterline Replacement

The Department of Water Management is beginning a project to replace a segment of 12-inch aerial waterline over New Hope Creek that was washed away during flooding events associated with Hurricane Florence. This wash-out left a gap in the City’s water system. To prevent a similar occurrence in the future, the new waterline will be installed underneath the creek bed.

N. Driver Street - Miscellaneous Waterline Replacement Project

North & South Durham WRF Improvements

The Department of Water Management is upgrading and replacing infrastructure and processes at the City's two wastewater reclamation facilities (WRFs) - North Durham and South Durham.

North Elizabeth Street Waterline Replacement

The Department of Water Management is improving the existing infrastructure along sections of North Elizabeth Street.

Sewer System Evaluation Survey

A page for the Sewer System Evaluation Survey Project.

Sanitary Sewer Inspection and Cleaning Services

Project page for the Sanitary Sewer and Cleaning Services program

Sewer Outfall Inspection Program - North

This page is dedicated to the Sewer Outfall Inspection Program - North, which is being performed by Hydrostructures and Duke's: Rooted in Innovation.

Southeast Farrington Sewer Improvements

Cleaning and investigation of the City’s existing sanitary sewer facilities in the vicinity of Buchanan Boulevard and West Chapel Hill Street is scheduled to begin the week of February 19, 2018, and last for approximately three weeks.

Southeast Regional Lift Station and Pipeline

The Department of Water Management is constructing two major sanitary sewer projects in the southeast area of Durham County

South Hoover Road Transmission Main

The Department Water Management is relocating approximately 4,200 linear feet of 20-inch water transmission main in the South Hoover Road area.

Tree Removal and Mowing Easements - 2023

West Club Blvd. Corridor Utility Rehabilitation

The Department of Water Management is improving existing mains and related water infrastructure in and around sections of West Club Boulevard.

West End Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Project

West Main Street Waterline Replacement

The Department of Water Management is improving the existing infrastructure along sections of West Main Street.