The City of Ogdensburg has identified East David Street as a problem area due to aging, failing infrastructure. The approximately 1,300 feet of 8-inch vitrified clay pipe (VCP) sewer main along East David Street is not currently located a minimum of 10 feet from the existing water main, as recommended by Ten States Standards. In addition, approximately 11 storm water catch basins along East David Street discharge directly to the sewer main, contributing to the City's Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs). Due to aging VCP sewer main, there is a high potential for stormwater to infiltrate into the sewer collection system, a problem known as Inflow and Infiltration (I/I). I/I could also be contributing to the City's CSOs. Drainage structures are not in place to direct stormwater flows into appropriate drainage channels along the length of East David Street. Residents have reported issues with their basements flooding, which could be linked to the lack of stormwater drainage structures. This project will replace sewer mains and sewer laterals to the road right-of-way. Separate stormwater infrastructure along the length of East David Street (from Park Street to Hamilton Street) will be installed. Granite curbing will be installed to appropriately direct stormwater flows.
