Water & Sewer Infrastructure Improvements in San Francisco District 2

Beauty be dammed - Hetch Hetchy inspires

2011-04-26T17:21:00.000-07:00

Outdoor columnist Tom Stienstra shares a visit to Hetch Hetchy in a recent article from the San Francisco Chronicle. "From the O'Shaughnessy Dam, the moment you cast your gaze across the cobalt-blue Hetch Hetchy and the towering canyon rims, domes and waterfalls, you will feel the power of place." Read the whole story here.

Bring Your Old Pills to any SF Police Station on April 30th!

2011-04-06T12:59:00.000-07:00

Do you have old or expired pills/medications piling up?

Bring them to any San Francisco Police Station on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10am to 2pm for safe disposal.

Please don't throw pills/medicine away in the toilet or trash! They can end up in the Bay or ocean.

Not accepted: liquids (call 415-330-1405 for a mail-in envelope), needles (get free sharps containers at Walgreens) or Illegal drugs.

All other medications and pills are accepted.

For more information and a link to the event flyer, containing SF Police Station addresses, visit: http://bit.ly/gTwzuf

If you are unable to attend this event, find out other ways to properly dispose of medication by visiting: http://www.baywise.org/ or www.sfwater.org/CleanBay

Thank you for helping the environment!

Video: What's Up with WSIP?

2011-03-03T12:02:00.001-08:00

Watch this short video and learn the latest about the SFPUC’s Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) to rebuild and seismically upgrade the Hetch Hetchy Water System.

Water Main Installation on Laguna, Green & Scott Street

2010-08-27T17:36:00.000-07:00

New Water Main Installation at:

Laguna Street (from California to Bay Streets)

Green Street (from Laguna to Octavia Streets)

Shaw Pipeline Construction, Inc. the contractor working for the San Francisco Pubic Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has begun construction of an 8-inch ductile iron main on June, 2010. Construction starts at Laguna and Bay Street and is expected to finish in December, 2010.

During construction, water supply to the residents will not be interrupted. The work will be conducted in three stages: 1) Trench and install pipe; 2) Service connections to properties; and 3) Paving of streets in segments.

Parking:
* No-parking signs are posted in areas where the contractor is working. If there is no work by noon, public parking is permitted.

* Residents in the construction area will continue to have access to their garages, although there may be temporary delays.

Work hours: 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday.

For more information, contact Lolita Sweet at (415) 551-4394, or lsweet@sfwater.org. After hours and weekends call 415-550-4911. For comment, visit our blog at sfwater.org/district2.

PACIFIC HEIGHTS

New Water Main Installation - Scott Street (Post To Union Streets)

J Flores Construction, Inc., the contractor working for the San Francisco Pubic Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has begun construction of an 8-inch ductile iron main on July 28, 2010. Construction starts at Scott Street from Post to Union Streets.

The water main installation is expected to finish in December, 2010. During construction, water supply to the residents will not be interrupted.

The work will be conducted in three stages: 1) Trench and install pipe; 2) Service connections to properties; and 3) Paving of streets in segments.

Parking: No-parking signs are posted in areas where the contractor is working.

If there is no work by noon, public parking is permitted. * Residents in the construction area will continue to have access to their garages, although there may be temporary delays.

Work hours: 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday.

For more information, contact Lolita Sweet at (415) 551-4394, or lsweet@sfwater.org. After hours and weekends call 415-550-4911. For comment, visit our blog at sfwater.org/district2.

Water Main Work on Vallejo from Broderick to Octavia

2010-05-05T11:13:00.000-07:00

Traffic control at the intersection of Vallejo and Divisadero streets

M Squared Construction, Inc., the contratcor working for the San Francisco Pubic Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has begun construction of an 8-inch ductile iron main in late April, 2010. Construction starts at Vallejo and Broderick streets and is expetced to finish in December, 2010. During construction, water supply to the residents will not be interrutped.

The work will be conducted in three stages: 1) Trench and install pipe; 2) Service connections to properties; and 3) Paving of streets in segments.

Parking
* No-parking signs are posted in areas where the contractor is working. If there is no work by noon, public parking is permitted.
* Residents in the construction area will continue to have access to their garages, although there may be temporary delays.

Work hours - 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday.

For more information, contact Lolita Sweet at (415) 551-4394, or lsweet@sfwater.org. After hours and weekends call 415-550-4911.

Read our new Digital Currents!

2010-01-11T16:06:00.001-08:00

Digital Currents, the SFPUC’s new electronic magazine, launches today! Preview it now! http://www.sfwater.org/digitalcurrents5
Subscribe today!
http://sfwater.org/newsletterform2.cfm/MC_ID/18/MSC_ID/429

Recent Earthquakes A Good Reminder to Store Water

2010-01-08T14:43:00.001-08:00

The recent earthquakes are a good reminder for San Francisco Bay Area residents that it is not a matter of if but WHEN the next big earthquake will strike. We all must prepare.

One of the best and easiest things residents can do is store tap water for emergency use. After a big earthquake, water mains may break and homes may be without water for several days. We are upgrading our pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations and other facilities to prepare for the next big earthquake.

Store at least one gallon of tap water per person per day to last at least three days. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight and change water every six months (pour water on a plant and refill bottle). You can reuse 2 liter soda bottles or use other food grade plastic or metal bottles for storing water.

Learn more at http://www.72hours.org/

Sign up for SFPUC's new Digital Currents Newsletter and Enter to Win Prize!

2009-12-29T10:05:00.001-08:00

The SFPUC is proud to announce the launch of our online, digital Currents newsletter with our Jan/Feb issue. Sign up today and become eligible to win one of 100 sweatshop-free, fashionably fitted “I Love SF Water” t-shirts! Sign-up at: http://sfwater.org/newsletterform2.cfm//MC_ID/18/MSC_ID/429
In addition, learn how San Francisco is working to get clean power, how you can harvest rainwater and save energy and money!

Clay Street Final Repaving is Underway Thursday

2009-12-17T15:39:00.001-08:00

The final process of repaving on Clay Street between the intersections of Scott and Divisadero streets has begun Thursday morning, which will complete the construction of a new water line in this neighborhood. The water line installation is part of the SFPUC’s Water System Improvement Program (WSIP), a combination of new water mains, sewer repairs and replacement, and pavement renovation. A joint undertaking between the SFPUC and the Department of Public Works, the North University Mound System Upgrade project will provide a backup water supply to this area in case of an emergency, reduce service interruption or repairs, and prevent sewer backups and overflows.

The WSIP project team wants to thank the neighbors for their patience throughout the construction and wish everyone a happy holiday and a prosperous new year.

Final Repaving at Clay Scheduled for Thursday

2009-12-15T15:22:00.000-08:00

Weather permitting, final paving of this portion of Clay Street is scheduled for Thursday, December 17. This process will be completed in one work day. Residents are encouraged to make arrangment accordingly.

Final Repaving for Clay and Divisadero

2009-12-11T15:06:00.001-08:00

The contractor will put in final repaving at this intersection of Clay and Divisadero streets next Tuesday and will finish in two to three days, depending on the weather.

Final Repaving for Scott between Clay and Washington

2009-12-07T14:48:00.000-08:00

Scott Street between Clay and Washington streets has been repaved, providing a new water line and returning parking to the neighborhood.

Connection Work Complete at Divisadero and Clay

2009-11-25T14:49:00.000-08:00

A worker directing traffic Wednesday morning was waiting for the work crew to come and finish the water line connection work at this intersection.

Water Line Connection at Divisadero and Clay About to Complete

2009-11-20T15:22:00.000-08:00

The connection work for the 24-inch water transmission line at this intersection continues Friday and expects to finish next Monday.

The water line replacement work in this area is about to complete very soon. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission wants to take this time to thank the neighbors for their patience and cooperation and to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Water Line Connection Work at Clay and Divisadero

2009-11-17T13:13:00.001-08:00

The Water Department is making connections Tuesday for the newly-installed water transmission line at the intersection of Clay and Divisadero streets, where three-way traffic is maintained. The crew expects to complete the work by next Monday.

Final Repaving for Vallejo and Larkin

2009-11-13T15:25:00.001-08:00

Workers repave Vallejo Street between Van Ness Avenue and Larkin Street Thursday, completing the water transmission line construction for this block.

Other construction activities in the area:
Union - Larkin/Leavenworth
The Water Department's disinfection and connection works for the newly-installed water transmisson line will continue throughout next week.

2009-11-03T12:03:00.000-08:00

Repair to the defective street panel outside 2203 Scott Street is complete but to allow the concrete to cure, access to the driveway is restricted until 5 pm Wednesday, November 4th.

Partial Repair Work on Scott near Clay next Monday

2009-10-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

Driveway access to this garage will be restricted from

Monday to Wednesday.

Scott at Clay

The contractor will replace a defective street panel outside 2203 Scott Street next Monday.

Vallejo & Van Ness

Test 24-inch water transmission line next Monday and Tuesday.

Repaving on Pacific and Steiner Finished Thursday

2009-10-23T20:56:00.000-07:00

The water and sewer replacement, and street renovation for Pacific Avenue was completed after workers repaved two blocks between Steiner and Scott streets Thursday, October 22nd. Steiner between Pacific and Jackson was also repaved on the same day.

Other activities in the area:

Scott at Clay
The contractor will replace defective street panel on the west side of Scott from Thursday, October 28th through Saturday, October 31st.

Vallejo at Van Ness
Water Department will perform test for the newly-installed 24-inch water transmission line Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th.

Scott Street Repaving between Jackson and Pacific Thursday

2009-10-22T16:05:00.000-07:00

The repaving will be complete in one day as the crew shown here makes its way down Pacific Avenue at the intersection of Scott and Jackson streets Thursday morning.

Two Curb Ramp Constructions at Scott Street

2009-10-19T14:21:00.001-07:00

One of the Scott Street's curb ramp constructions at Pacific Avenue Monday.

The contractor is working on new curb ramp constructions on Scott Street at the intersections of Washington Street and Pacific Avenue from Monday to Wednesday. Other constructions in the area:

Pacific - Steiner & Scott
Final repaving Thursday and Friday.
Steiner - Pacific & Jackson
Final repaving Thursday and Friday.
Clay and Divisadero
Excavate 24-inch connection hole on Monday.

Reconstruction of Center Panel of Scott Street

2009-10-13T07:10:00.000-07:00

There is no construction work on Scott at Washington

Monday, October 13th due to bad weather.

Scott Street
* Clay & Jackson
* Street reconstruction (center panel) Monday to Wednesday.
* At Washington and at Pacific
Rebuild curb ramps all week.
Steiner - Pacific & Jackson
The 24-inch transmission line connection will be complete by Wednesday or Thursday.

2009-10-02T11:53:00.001-07:00

Weekend Work on Scott and Washington

2009-10-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

Worker Claude Frazier preparing for the weekend work on Scott Street Friday morning.

To speed up the street restoration process, the contractor will be working on Saturday, October 3rd repaving the sidewalk on the east side (at the park) of Scott Street near Washington Street There will be no parking or traffic flow restrictions. Work hours will be from 8 am to 6 pm.

Final Repaving at Vallejo Street

2009-10-01T15:19:00.000-07:00

Workers began repaving Vallejo street starting at the corner of Van Ness Avenue Friday morning .

Following installations of a new sewer line and a water main, the contractor has started the final process of street renovation of three blocks on Vallejo Street from Octavia Street to Van Ness Avenue Friday.

Other activities in the area:
Scott – Clay & Jackson
* Near Washington Street - sidewalk construction on Saturday, October 3rd from 8 am to 6 pm.

* Curb and sidewalk restoration (east side near the park) – continue all week.
* Reconstruct curb ramps – continue all week
* at Scott and Washington
* at Scott and Pacific
Steiner – Pacific & Jackson
The Water Department’s 24-inch connection work should finish by Monday, October 5th, to be followed by final repaving on this block as well as Pacific Avenue from Steiner to Scott streets later this month.

Union – Larkin & Leavenworth
Construction work continues through next Wednesday.
Filbert – Mason & Taylor
Excavation work all week.