Update on MHSD’s Construction Project

Nov 6, 2026 by editor

Work commenced on the $9,565,712 grant from the Clean Water State Revolving Loan fund, wastewater improvement project on September 8, 2026, and contains the following elements.

1. Lagoon Upgrade at the Treatment Plant: Consists of lining the lagoons (2) and installing a concrete cap. The west pond lagoon will be completed by November 20, 2026.  Due to a delay of construction materials, the east pond lagoon work will commence in 2027.
2. Easy Bird Lane: Consists of replacing the existing sewer main.  The majority of the field work was completed on October 9, 2026.  Only minor contract items are required for completion.
3. Highway 26 Crossing to Maretta Lane Manhole: Consists of replacing the existing sewer main. The majority of the field work was completed on October 28, 2026.  Only minor contract items are required for completion.

Work on the following elements of the projects do not have a scheduled start date currently. Construction scheduling will depend on the weather.  Anticipated to begin in January 2027.

• Office & Lab Facility Upgrade: Consists of expanding the existing facilities.
• Spray Field Upgrade: Consists of automating the existing 4 spray fields.

Anticipated to begin in Spring 2027.

• Garden Lane: Consists of replacing the existing sewer main.
• Green Gravity Mainline: Consists of installing new sewer main that bypasses the two existing sewer lift stations.

If you have general questions regarding the project, please call MHSD at 800.223.6503 or email at: mhsanitarydistrict@outlook.com.

If you have any questions regarding construction scheduling or impacts please contact Frank Whitmore from Weber, Ghio & Associates, Inc. at 209-267-0173 or f.whitmore@wgainc.net.