Current Projects
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Academy Road Waterline Extension
The Department of Water Management is beginning a project to design and install a new water main on Duke University, Academy, and Cranford roads.
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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.
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Celeste & Githens Lift Station Upgrades
The Department of Water Management is upgrading the capacity of both the Celeste Circle and Githens School Lift Stations.
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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.
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Eno River Sewer Replacement - Phase II
Project page for Eno River Sewer Replacement - Phase II
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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.
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Lift Station Improvements Project - FY21B
This project will rehabilitate or replace six pump stations and two sewer connections in Durham.
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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.
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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.
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Newman Street Water Main
The project will install a new water main for parcels along Newman Street that do not currently have service. It also prepares for future connections across Fayetteville Street on Walker Street and Henderson Street.
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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.
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North Durham Phase III Hydraulic Model
The Department of Water Management is beginning a project to develop a hydraulic model of the sewer collection system which drains to the North Durham Water Reclamation Facility.
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North Elizabeth Street Waterline Replacement
The Department of Water Management is improving the existing infrastructure along sections of North Elizabeth Street.
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Sewer System Evaluation Survey
A page for the Sewer System Evaluation Survey Project.
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Sanitary Sewer Inspection and Cleaning Services
Project page for the Sanitary Sewer and Cleaning Services program
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Sewer Outfall Inspection Program - South
The Department of Water Management (DWM) has contracted with Hydromax USA to conduct sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection at various locations within the City’s sewer service area beginning in January 2022 and continuing for a period of five years. Sewer cleaning and inspection are among tasks performed in-house by the City; however, there are sewer mains and large diameter outfalls in locations that are difficult or impossible to access with equipment and vehicles used by City staff. This contract will clean and inspect roughly 225 miles of sewer lines in busy City streets or those located off-road and alongside creeks and wetlands.
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South Durham Phase III Hydraulic Model
The Department of Water Management is beginning a project to develop a hydraulic model of the sewer collection system which drains to the South Durham Water Reclamation Facility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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West Main Street Waterline Replacement
The Department of Water Management is improving the existing infrastructure along sections of West Main Street.
Service request:
Click or call 919-560-1200