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PUC describes multibillion-dollar sewer renewal program to address aging combined system and climate impacts

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission & Commission on the Environment (joint meeting) · May 27, 2014
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Summary

SFPUC wastewater staff outlined the challenges of a 100‑plus‑year combined sewer system, described a $2.7 billion Phase 1 sewer improvement program and a total program approaching $7 billion that pairs ‘gray’ infrastructure with green stormwater projects to reduce flows and protect the bay.

San Francisco — Assistant General Manager for Wastewater Tommy Moalas presented the SFPUC’s plan to renew and harden the city’s combined sewer system, describing operational challenges and a multibillion‑dollar capital program.

Moalas said the combined system can move from typical dry‑weather flows of about 80 million gallons per day to nearly 600 million gallons…

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