This project is to replace the existing contaminated clay sewer line with a PVC sewer pipe and backfill around it.

The Carmel Area Wastewater District is starting to replace old sewer lines. Residents hope that replacing the sewer with plastic instead of clay will help cut down on costs.

Crews from Dave Schmitt Construction Company began work on a hole caused by a collapsed clay sewer pipe on the 500 block of 10th Street SW in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

Replacing sewer main near the Hotel Grim is necessary because the old, clay pipe has completely collapsed.

The cost to replace the pipe has been estimated at $125,000 and will be paid for from the village's sewer fund. Clay Street will also be completely rebuilt, including adding installation of curb ...

The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District coordinated repairs to its essential sewer interceptor line in EagleVail from Oct. 22 to Nov. 20 after tree roots were found to have infiltrated the clay ...