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

This annual program provides for rehabilitation of sanitary sewer infrastructure. The Town's sanitary sewer infrastructure is made up of approximately 176 miles of main line, 8.5 miles of force main and 5,280 manholes. Work will include replacement or repair of deteriorated sewers, force mains, and manholes in order to improve flow and reduce inflow and infiltration into the system. Engineering investigation and evaluation will continue on sewers throughout town, including those in remote, hard to access areas. These capital investments improve the operation of the sewer system, reduce backups and potential overflows, prevent system malfunctions, and reduce the measured flows through the MWRA meter. Beginning in FY2021, the funding source for this ongoing capital replacement program has been gradually shifting to Wastewater user charges, with the ultimate goal of transitioning the entire program to cash funding over 10 years. This is the seventh year of transition and $700,000 is being requested from user fees. The project is included in the City's 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of July 29, 2026, further details have not yet 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.