Wyoming fixes 1-mile sewer under levee using trenchless tech, saving $75M and avoiding disruptions for 100K residents.

The Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority repaired a critical one-mile section of its aging East Side Interceptor beneath Wilkes-Barre’s levee using trenchless technology, installing a steel-reinforced PVC liner without excavation. The $14 million project, completed by Ruby-Collins Inc., avoided an estimated $75 million in costs and maintained service during work, crucial for handling wastewater and stormwater for 100,000 residents. Funding came from federal and state sources, including ARPA funds and a PENNVEST loan. The approach, which doesn’t require heat curing or a dry pipe, preserved the levee’s integrity and was supported by the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority.