20' x 55' BYPASS CHAMBER - UPPER BRAES - Houston, TX
20' x 55' BYPASS CHAMBER - UPPER BRAES - Houston, TX
1. Project Location: Upper Braes WWTP, Houston, TX
2. Diameter of line, sewer pipe material (RCP, MCIP, brick, etc.), length of rehab portion: New Construction of a by-pass chamber was constructed to give a lift station mean of bypassing. Danby was installed to provide a corrosion resistance to the by-pass chamber. The chamber is 20’ x 55’ deep, was installed in 10’ sections.
3. When was it constructed and how long has it been in service: Constructed in October 2013.
4. Rehab method used: Flat Panels were installed in 10’ sections.
5. Cleaning method used (if required) and who cleaned the line: N/A – New construction.
6. Method of flow bypass or diversion, if used: The WWTP was bypassed, installed well points as necessary
7. Depth of pipe: 55'
8. Depth of ground water: N/A.
9. Ventilation and odor control used: Forced air was supplied
10. Construction cost (total amount and cost per foot): Unknown
11. Month and year of start-up and end of construction: 10-2013 to 05-2014 (Additional work was performed under this contract)
13. Problems encountered after construction: None.
14. Health and safety: None.
15. Has any re-inspection been performed? Yes, in 2016, the chamber was 3 Years old. Chamber was found to be in great shape and is being used for other projects that require the lift station to be by-passed.