Utilities Archives

Post Point Emission Control Upgrades

Project Overview The Emission Control Upgrades Project (EU199) aims to enhance air quality controls for the incinerators at the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. This facility provides wastewater treatment services for the City of Bellingham through a series of advanced processes. Here, we treat and disinfect the liquid effluent before discharging it into Bellingham Bay. ... Read more

Raw Water Intake Rehabilitation Project

The City will rehabilitate the Raw Water Intake pipe (Project EW241) located in Lake Whatcom. This submerged pipe, constructed from wood staves and secured with carbon steel bands, plays a critical role in supplying water to the Water Treatment Plant. As part of the project, crews will reinforce the pipe by adding new stainless steel ... Read more

Lower Padden Creek Water Quality Improvements

Project Overview The City has received a design grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology to help improve water quality in the lower Padden Creek watershed. This project will redirect stormwater runoff from a 1,000-foot section of Bill McDonald Parkway, which currently flows untreated into Padden Creek. Instead, the runoff will be routed to ... Read more

Edgemoor and Columbia Sewer Improvements

Project Overview This project will make needed repairs to the wastewater lines that currently serve both the Edgemoor and Columbia neighborhoods, as well as a small section of 24th Street in the Happy Valley Neighborhood. Edgemoor Neighborhood Most of the wastewater lines run through the backyards of homes in the Edgemoor neighborhood, making access for ... Read more

Post Point Emergency Generator Replacement

This project will replace the existing emergency power generator units at the Post Point Treatment Plant to provide backup power to the facility during power outages or other electricity service disruptions. This project ensures that this important facility can reliably continue to function in treating wastewater and protecting the environment without interruption.

Little Squalicum Creek Water Quality Improvements Phase 2

Project Overview This project is part of a multi-phased approach to improve water quality in Little Squalicum Creek and the new Little Squalicum Estuary by reducing pollution in rainwater runoff (stormwater) from the Birchwood neighborhood. This second phase replaces an aging watermain and adds underground stormwater treatment vaults at the following intersections: Project Status – ... Read more