The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District wrapped up a major sewer rehabilitation project to repair about four miles of pipes in Denver. The sewer rehabilitation project started in 2008. The Metro District uses a method called “cured-in-place” that allows existing sewer pipes to be repaired by inserting a liner into the pipe while it’s still in the ground. This state-of-the-art technique minimizes surface disruptions.

“While the bulk of the work has been completed, there were a few sections that couldn’t be finished until the very end,” said District Manager Catherine R. Gerali. “We regret any inconvenience during the project, but the work was necessary to prevent more costly and disruptive repairs later,” Gerali said.

The District plans to spend about $1.3 billion on capital improvements over the next 10 years, with $128 million going toward sewer improvements. The estimated price tag for this rehabilitation project is $8.6 million.

The Metro District treats about 140 million gallons of wastewater a day and is the largest wastewater treatment agency in the Rocky Mountain West. It serves 1.6 million people in a 615-square mile service area that includes Denver, Arvada, Aurora, Lakewood, part of Westminster, Wheat Ridge, and Thornton, along with about 40 sanitation and water and sanitation districts in the metropolitan Denver area.