Seabrook Begins Infrastructure Upgrades On Todville Sewer Project

SEABROOK, TX — Construction crews in Seabrook began work on the Todville Sanitary Sewer Project on Monday.

The project is one of the city’s Capital Improvement Projects that will repair deteriorating pipes in the system, where infiltration can occur into the city's system.

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Infiltration occurs when groundwater seeps into the sanitary sewer system through cracks or leaks in sewer pipes.

These cracks and leaks may be caused by age-related deterioration, loose joints, damage or root perforation.

To remedy infiltration repairs and replacements must be made to the infrastructure.

Inflow and infiltration may cause sanitary sewer backups which may lead to stopped up sewer lines.

In addition, excess stormwater and groundwater entering the system may result in increased wastewater treatment costs.

The contract bid was awarded to WadeCon, LLC, and construction is expected to be completed within the next ten months, weather permitting.

The Todville Sanitary Sewer Project will replace manholes along Todville Road between East Meyer and Brummerhop Street in addition to rehabbing and/or replacing the existing main sewer pipes and taps.

Motorists can expect intermittent single lane closures along Todville during construction. Residents may experience periodic water and sanitary service interruptions, but these should be limited and advance notice will be given to those who will be impacted.

Motorists should observe and obey all traffic signs and lane closures during this construction period.

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