Site work for a water / sewer project in Westwood, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Town's Existing Sewer infrastructure of pipes and manholes constructed over the past 50 years has reached a point where degradation of some of those original facilities are physically failing. One of the results of failing pipes and manholes is that groundwater infiltrates through cracks and separated joints. This increases sewage flow from Westwood's collection system into the MWRA's treatment system, increasing treatment costs and Westwood sewer rates. The DPW Sewer Division continues to investigate the Town's sewer system with regards to Inflow/Infiltration Reduction and recommend improvements. Our consultant is working to continue to prioritize projects with regards to reducing the highest levels of inflow/infiltration. The project costs presented could change as investigation is continued. The DPW Sewer Division is requesting S500,000. This request will rehabilitate a portion of the Town's sewer infrastructure to a like-new condition decreasing infiltration and inflow and decreasing Westwood's sewer treatment costs. Annual treatment costs are approximately $2.3M. As of October 22, 2024, this project is included in the Town of Westwood Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and funding is allotted for FY 2026. *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.