The 2021-22 Infrastructure Bill doesn’t just include upgrading bridges, railroads, and roads. It is easy to forget that utilities also need to be upgraded and play a significant role in our infrastructure. Even if we don’t see them daily, we use them daily.

Depending on the material, sewer lines can last anywhere from 30 to 100 years. In 2014 sewer lines in LA averaged 58 years old, with over 65% of the leaking pipes installed before 1950 (Position, Ben, et al., 2014). It is vital to continue these upgrades to protect our environment, communities, and families.

Outdated sewer lines can create many issues for the environment and the people in the communities it affects. This leakage could be an array of things. Depending on the materials, coal tar, asbestos, raw sewage, and other toxins could be leaking. These toxins are then released into the environment to wreak havoc.

Currently, the OC Feeder Project is helping to upgrade sewer lines to reduce the pollution in Newport Back Bay. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California said that “…this project was necessary to ensure Metropolitan can continue to provide reliable water supplies to its 26-member public agencies that serve 19 million people.”

This is only the start of the upgrades, and in this case, already 19 million have benefited from it. Summit will be alongside many projects in the coming year(s).

 

What Can Summit Do for You?

If you’re interested in learning more about how Summit can improve your company’s approach towards hazardous waste management on upcoming infrastructure project!

Contact us at (949) 429 – 8263 ext. 102

 

 

Source:

Position, Ben, et al. “L.A. Identifies Riskiest Pipes in Aging Water System.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2014, https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-water-main-breaks-20141107-story.html.

 

 

Project Spotlight:

NOS 10 For The City of Los Angeles & Department of Public Works

 

Summit was awarded a contract from Spiniello Infrastructure West, Inc. to transport and dispose of 23,000 tons of contaminated and hazardous soil. This project is for the North Outfall Sewer (NOS) Rehabilitation Unit 10 for the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Public Works.

Summit’s scope of work includes:

• Plan Preparation – (HaSP & SAP)
• Health and Safety Training
• Material Sampling, Testing, and Characterization
• Waste Profiling and Manifesting
• Transportation and Waste Disposal Services

This project includes several improvements that will increase the sewers’ reliability for decades. The work will involve removing, repairing, and rehabilitating sewer pipelines to address deterioration and efficiency.

 

 

The North Outfall Sewer, which has served Los Angeles since the 1920s, is in poor condition and needs modernization. This project will rehabilitate 5,000 feet of sewer pipes in addition to the repair & installation of maintenance holes and building bypass structures.

 

 

It is crucial to properly remove contaminated soil before construction to ensure the safety of workers on the job site as well as the surrounding community. Summit continues to do our part in creating safer environments for our families and making strides towards improving our infrastructure efficiently and cleanly.

 

The demand for infrastructure projects has never been greater. Summit has a track record of improving the following projects

 

Where is California? According to USnews.com, California does not rank in the top 10 best infrastructure states. Renewable energy, the quality of roads and transportation, average commute times and more are some of the considerations for this list. Summit is at the forefront of improving California’s infrastructure, join our community and stay informed as we create healthier environments and stride towards improving our state’s infrastructure. 

 

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Summit is helping rebuild and improve California’s outdated bridges and highways. As our highways and bridges continue to deteriorate with heavy use, it is our duty to ensure they are functional and safe through infrastructure projects.  The traffic is not going to disappear or fix itself unless we continue to update and restore a vital part of our day to day lives.

From plans and profiling, air monitoring and training, dewatering and excavation, Summit is ready and capable to provide any service you need having 20 years of experience in the environmental and infrastructure industry.

 

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