The water and sewer infrastructure upgrades project will fully replace the existing sewer and storm drain systems as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act

The project will eliminate the deteriorating vitrified clay sewer pipes and extend the stormwater system within the same footprint of the sewer main to maximize economies of scale. This project includes replacement of the existing sewer and storm drain system immediately adjacent to the existing to ensure continuity of service within the sunset heights neighborhood during construction. This project will not relocate any discharges or substantially increase the volume or loading of pollutant to the receiving water.activities:this project includes replacement of the existing main sewage lines and storm drain system within the sunset heights neighborhood. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the output of this project is the construction of upgrades to the town's wastewater collection system, storm drainage system, and water distribution system including the quantities described above in the project description. The outcomes of this project include mitigation of infiltration and inflow, as well as flooding, within the sunset heights neighborhood, and reduction in the volume of combined sewer overflow discharges. Thus, this project will protect water quality in the kennebec river and protect public health. Combined sewer overflow discharges from the winslow CSO #003 enter the kennebec river in segment ME0103000312_339 R_02 which has an approved tmdl approved by the EPA in 9/2009. This project will protect the public health and wellbeing of residents in the sunset heights neighborhood, an economically distressed neighborhood within the town of winslow. This project will also protect the public health of recreational users of the kennebec river who are also at risk of adverse health effects. The beneficiaries of the project are the residents of winslow, maine and the kennebec river.