BES flags aging force mains, regulatory obligations and workforce succession as major risks

Feb 10, 2025

Bureau of Environmental Services leaders told the committee they face a multi‑billion deferred‑replacement backlog, unfunded force mains, seismic requirements for pump stations and workforce turnover that threaten operations and regulatory compliance.

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Bureau of Environmental Services Director Dawn Uchiyama told the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that aging wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, regulatory obligations and an eroding workforce are the bureau’s principal risks.

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