Utilities Archives

Little Squalicum Creek Water Quality Improvements Phase 3

Project Overview This project is the third phase of a multi-phased approach to treat polluted runoff (stormwater) that enters Little Squalicum Creek from developed land in the Birchwood Neighborhood. The project will install stormwater treatment systems, such as bioretention or enhanced treatment Best Management Practice (BMP) systems, to treat approximately 145.5 acres of stormwater, improving ... Read more

Tremont Lift Station

The Tremont Lift Station project (EU193) will install a new sanitary sewer lift station at the corner of Meridian Street and Tremont Avenue in north Bellingham. A force main will connect this new lift station to the City Sewer System on Meridian Street between Van Wyck Road and Horton Road. A sewer system installed in ... Read more

Lake Whatcom Vault Retrofits

Project Overview: Phase 1 This project aims to protect and improve water quality in Lake Whatcom by reducing pollution impacts from existing infrastructure and development. The project will retrofit existing stormwater vaults with more effective treatment technology to increase phosphorus removal from stormwater runoff while reducing long-term operation costs. Four vaults will be retrofitted at ... Read more

Harris Avenue Multimodal Corridor Improvements 12th to 24th Streets

Project Overview This project will upgrade and repair utilities throughout the corridor and then construct sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the street. It will also upgrade curb ramps and improve lighting on the street. Project Status 2025 The City has a consultant under contract for the study and design work. The estimated ... Read more

Post Point Resource Recovery Plant Headworks Bypass

Project Overview EU195 This project installed a temporary bypass system around the Plant Headworks Facilities. The bypass system diverts up to 15 million gallons of sewer influent per day. The Headworks facilities remove floatable debris (rags, sticks, etc.) and sinkable debris (sand, gravel, grit) from the sewer influent. The temporary system installed provided similar treatment processes during ... Read more

Post Point Solids Pilot Program

Project Overview Post Point Resource Recovery is looking for new solutions for wastewater solids processing. After the Mayor and City Council directed the City to change course on a Biosolids processing project due to concerns around the cost and the constituents of emerging concern, including PFAS, the city began working to find a new solution ... Read more