June 3, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh Water has approved two new construction contracts that will bring significant sewer rehabilitation work to the Sheraden and Beltzhoover neighborhoods, continuing important upgrades that strengthen Pittsburgh’s wastewater system.
The projects are part of Pittsburgh Water’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Program, which restores aging neighborhood sewers to improve reliability, reduce ground water infiltration and inflow, and protect customers from service disruptions.
“Reinforcing our aging sewer lines is about more than infrastructure — it’s about protecting our communities,” said Pittsburgh Water CEO Will Pickering. “These investments help prevent basement backups, sinkholes, street flooding, and unwanted flows into our rivers and streams. Every upgrade we make strengthens Pittsburgh’s resilience and improves system reliability for Pittsburgh residents.”
Why Sewer Rehabilitation Matters
Proactive rehabilitation protects public health, preserves essential infrastructure, and reduces long-term costs. Strengthening deteriorated sewer lines help prevent basement backups, sinkholes, street flooding, and unintended discharges to local waterways. By reducing infiltration and inflow, Pittsburgh Water can limit the amount of clean water that must be treated and help maintain capacity during heavy rainfall.
About Pittsburgh Water’s Sewer Rehabilitation Program
Pittsburgh Water’s Small Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation Program focuses on sewer mains less than 36 inches in diameter—the backbone of neighborhood sewer service. These local lines connect homes and businesses to the larger network and are often the first to show signs of deterioration and tree-root intrusion.
To restore these sewers, the program uses cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining to strengthen pipes, reduce blockages, and limit stormwater and groundwater entering the system. Work may also include point repairs, manhole rehabilitation, and CCTV inspections before and after construction to verify conditions and ensure high-quality results.
This project will rehabilitate approximately 5.5 miles of sewer, install 26 new manholes, and replace 18 storm drains in the Sheraden and Beltzhoover neighborhoods.
Sewer lining is a form of trenchless pipe rehabilitation that allows Pittsburgh Water to extend the life of existing infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of full replacement without large excavations. This approach reduces noise, traffic impacts, and construction disruption while delivering a cost-effective solution that keeps neighborhood systems functioning reliably. Learn more about sewer lining by visiting www.pgh2o.com/sewer-lining.
Construction Information
Independent Enterprises, Inc. will complete the work in the Sheraden and Beltzhoover neighborhoods. Residents and businesses will receive advance notice before construction begins, including information about any temporary traffic changes. Project maps, timelines, and construction updates are available at www.pgh2o.com/construction.
