This agreement provides funding to the township of teaneck to implement its project to rehabilitate the existing sewer main along old new bridge road as directed in the 2024 consolidated…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 awarded the Township of Teaneck a $700,000 Cooperative Agreement on September 1, 2025, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to rehabilitate the existing sewer main infrastructure along Old New Bridge Road. The project encompasses comprehensive wastewater infrastructure construction activities, including test pit excavation and television (TV) inspection of the existing sewer system to assess current conditions, installation of approximately 800 linear feet of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe with associated lateral connections and precast concrete manholes, and road resurfacing work including concrete curbing, sidewalks, and reinforced aprons. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

The project will replace a 90-year-old clay sewer pipe system that has been experiencing chronic failures, including frequent sewer breakages, backups, and overflow issues exacerbated by stormwater flooding events along Old New Bridge Road. Upon completion by March 31, 2027, the modernized sewer infrastructure is expected to eliminate recurring sewage backup problems, improve stormwater management capabilities, and provide long-term system functionality and reliability for the residents and businesses of Teaneck located in the project area.

This agreement provides funding to the township of teaneck to implement its project to rehabilitate the existing sewer main along old new bridge road as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a wastewater infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: test PIT excavation and TV inspection of the existing sewer system to access conditions prior to construction; installation of approximately 800 LF of PVC sewer pipe and associated lateral connections along with precast concrete manholes; road resurfacing, including the concrete curbing, sidewalks, and reinforced aprons. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a replacement of the existing 90-year old clay sewer pipe with a PVC pipe, eliminating the frequent sewer breakages and backups experienced on old new bridge road. The expected outcomes include the replacement of the existing sewer line along old new bridge road to fix notable sewer back up issues in this section of town. The second outcome of this project will be the immediate benefits of an updated sewer line system. The project is designed to ensure long-term functionality, improve stormwater management, and eliminate sewage overflow issues in the area. The flooding along old new bridge road occurs regularly during storm events, and the township has prioritized planning to address this issue. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of teaneck and businesses along old new bridge road.