Utilities Archives

Donald Ave Water Quality Retrofit

Grassy field next to road looking over the water

Project Overview This project will improve water quality in Lake Whatcom by constructing a new pollution treatment facility within the public right-of-way at the corner of Donald Avenue and Northshore Drive. The Phosphorus Optimized Stormwater Treatment (POST) System facility will help reduce excess phosphorus and other pollution in Lake Whatcom by filtering polluted runoff from ... Read more

Valencia Street Watermain Replacement (Closed)

Map showing utility improvements along Valencia Street

Project Overview: EW238 This project replaced the following utilities within the Valencia Street corridor: In addition to the utility replacements, the corridor roadway was repaved, and sidewalks were upgraded and replaced as needed. This project ensures continued reliability of our utilities. Project Status – Completed This project was completed in June, 2024. Contact Freeman (Fritz) ... Read more

Meridian Sewer Main Improvements – South of I-5 to North of Van Wyck Road

Project Overview: EU184 The Meridian Sewer Main Improvements Project will replace aging infrastructure and aims to reduce the likelihood of sanitary sewer overflows and accompanying impacts to public health and the environment by adding capacity to the sewage collection system, which is a network of pipes and pumping stations used to transfer wastewater/sewage. This project ... Read more

Horton and W. Bakerview Lift Stations

Project Overview: EU183 This first phase of this project assessed the Horton and W. Bakerview lift stations to determine the appropriate repairs and/or upgrades needed to handle future sewage. The upgrades will likely be constructed in fall 2025 or spring 2026. This project is funded by City sewer funds. Project Status – 2025 We plan ... Read more

Park Place Stormwater Facility Rebuild

Aerial image showing construction work near Lake Whatcom

Project Overview: EV155 This project retrofits the City of Bellingham’s Park Place Sand Filter Facility to significantly increase the facility’s ability to remove phosphorus from stormwater runoff. The reconstructed Park Place facility treats roughly 105 acres of mixed development and forested area within the Lake Whatcom Watershed. The project improves the phosphorus treatment by utilizing cutting-edge technology, ... Read more

Lake Padden Lift Stations

Project Overview: EU181 Upgrade the aging three facility sewer lift station system serving the east side of Lake Padden Park, including the Dog Park bathroom, the Picnic Area bathroom, and the Lake Padden Golf Course main buildings. Funded with City funds- Greenways III and REET funding sources. Status – January 2022 Accomplishments: Construction complete. Next milestone: 1-year warranty ... Read more