Sewer Line Replacement

A big THANK YOU to Dora neighbor Mary Hardy for taking the lead on our upcoming sewer line replacement. As the sewer lines in our area are approaching the 60+ years mark, Mary realized the opportunity for an economy of scale.

Next summer, the Contra Costa Sanitary District will be replacing the main sewer lines in our neighborhood. After this installation, it will be much more difficult to repair or replace our own sewer lines (homeowners are responsible for their own sewer lines from the main to their home).

If we act together as a neighborhood and several people are interested in replacement, we may be able to realize siginificant discounts. Mary is in the process of researching bids.

Here is a copy of Mary's recent communication to the neighborhood;

Recently I spoke with Chris Carpenter, Community Affairs Representative for the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, and he confinned new main sewer lines will be installed in our neighborhood (Almond, Shuey, Brooks, Dora, Sharp, and part of Oakland Blvd.) sometime between July and September of 2008.

The necessary fieldwork began in July 2007 and is ongoing. In hopes of replacing my 60 year old sewer line at 1917 Dora Avenue prior to the main line installation, I have received three estimates from plumbing companies that specialize in trenchless sewer lines. Each company has offered a discount if any other neighbors have their sewer line replaced at the same time. Camera inspections of your current sewer lines and estimates are free.

My understanding is the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District will place a moratorium on patchwork of the newly paved streets once the new main line is completed. If you are interested in replacing your sewer line at this time, please contact me and we can talk "Y" connections, cleanouts, and asphalt/concrete patching.

Mary Hardy
925-788-7397