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Madison plans force‑main relocation for INDOT project; IDEM to audit CSO operations Wednesday
Summary
Utility superintendent Brian Jackson said INDOT's State Road 256 project will require a reimbursable relocation of about 360 feet of sewer force main (estimated at $50,000), IDEM will conduct a combined sewer overflow audit Wednesday, and the city received 2,854 new water meters; Well 2 is being taken out of service to investigate sand in the pump.
Brian Jackson, Madison's utility superintendent, told the Board of Public Works and Safety that an INDOT highway project on State Road 256 will require relocation of roughly 360 feet of the city's 3‑inch sewer force main. Because the existing pipe sits in an easement within the state right of way, Jackson said the relocation cost is expected to be reimbursable by INDOT; his preliminary estimate is about $50,000 but he cautioned that exact reimbursement terms will depend on INDOT's agreements.
Jackson said the relocation is likely a 2027–2028 project; he also said he is exploring a joint approach with Kent Water to share survey and legal fees by coordinating easement work.
On combined sewer overflow (CSO) oversight, Jackson said IDEM will conduct an audit Wednesday and will bring five inspectors (some for training). The audit will review the city's MPDES permit compliance, long‑term control plan milestones, overflow reporting procedures and facility operations; Jackson said consultant Commonwealth will join to answer engineering questions.
Jackson added that the city has received the remainder of a water‑meter order (2,854 meters). The purchase will be paid in three installments: the first payment approved earlier, one in July next year and one in July 2028. Separately, Jackson said Well 2 on the west end is pumping sand; crews will take it out of service and pull the well to investigate causes and prevent pump damage.
Jackson asked whether the board wanted copies of INDOT agreements and said he will return with more detail once INDOT provides plans and reimbursement language.
