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The Devola Sanitary Sewer Improvements project, in compliance with Ohio EPA findings and orders, stating no discharge to surface waters will be allowed, involves the design and construction of a new central sanitary sewer to serve Phase II within the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's (OEPA) defined service area. This proposed sanitary sewer will tie into the existing Phase I system, which flows downstream to the Devola lift station located at 4441 Hwy 60, south of Devola. This activity is following the court ordered mandate to comply with the OEPA Director's Final Findings and Orders.
Announcements
The Washington County Commissioners have approved the project to be advertised for construction. The Commissioners will be accepting bids until April 28th, 2022.

All-Terrain Sewer Map and My Property
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Process
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Surveying & Mapping
The project starts with the field survey work which will identify topographical details, locating the underground utilities and provide ground elevations.
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Design & Public Involvement
Design work and a public involvement process consisting of three public involvement meetings scheduled for January and October of 2020 and November 2021. Goal of these meetings is to educate property owners about the project, the process, the proposed alternatives, to gather property details, and get feedback from property owners.
Preliminary plans (30%) were be submitted April 2020 and finalized in October 2021. Easement Acquisition and securing Maintenance Agreements has begun and will continue this fall. The deadline for securing these document is Winter 2022.
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Construction
Opening Bid - April 28th, 2022
Contractor notice to proceed and construction to start late Spring 2022
Substantial Completion of Sewer Main Construction (not including lateral connections) Winter 2023
Schedule
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Nov 27General Plan Submitted to OEPA
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Jan 141st Public Meeting
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Apr 142nd Public Meeting
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak and at the recommendation of the Governor's office, this public meeting was cancelled. -
Apr 21Submit Preliminary Plans (30%) to the Washington County Engineer's Office for review and approval
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Jul 01Preliminary Plans Completed (30%)
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Oct 06Virtual Public Meeting
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Nov 2590% Design Plans submitted to the OEPA
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Dec 15Final Design Submittal to Washington County
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Jan 28Received comments from OPEA
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Feb 26Resubmitted Design Plans to OPEA
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Mar 10Received Permit to Install (PTI) Approval from OEPA
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SpringFunding sources identified
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SummerAdditional Funding sources identified causing delays to start of project
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AugWashington County requested changes to Final Plans
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SeptEasement and Maintenance Agreement Document Acquisition begins
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NovRe-issued Plans sent to Agencies for Approval
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Nov 16Public Meeting
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DecAnticipated approval of re-ssued PTI
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March 8Public Meeting
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March 18OEPA Approval of Reissued PTI (Permit to Install)
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March 29OEPA Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI)
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March 31Advertisement/Invitation for Bidders to Bid on Construction
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April 28Bid Opening
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Late SpringNotice to proceed with Construction
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WinterCompletion of Construction of the sewer networkNot including lateral connections to the homes
Location
