Renovation of a water / sewer project in Charlottesville, Virginia. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The aeration basins located at Moores Creek are a series of chambers that each have uniquely controlled oxygen and nutrient loading conditions. Mid-way thru the basins are ten nitrogen recycle (NRCY) pumps. Due to the corrosive atmosphere, these submersed pumps require being pulled and rebuilt frequently. To remove the pumps, staff must currently hire a long boom crane. This project will provide the permanent means to pull, move, and load the pumps during maintenance activities. Two of the six pumps in the Rivanna Pump Station are smaller and were designed to be replaced if future average day flows warrant increased capacity. The current configuration resulted in several valves being located approximately 40 feet above the pump floor level. Valve maintenance activities have been challenging due to their height. A project is proposed to install a catwalk from the upper mezzanine level to each valve to provide a safer, walkable access to each valve. This project is in included in the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). As of July 01, 2022, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.