Residents in the Brookhaven neighborhood of Lawrence can anticipate some disruptions starting next week, as city utility crews begin a significant sewer system maintenance project. The City of Lawrence announced the initiative, which involves high-pressure sanitary sewer cleaning and subsequent video inspections, will kick off next Monday, with work scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., stretching over an estimated 21-day period.
For the duration of this maintenance, which is set to ensure the longevity and performance of the sewer system, specialized equipment will be employed to extricate debris from the sewers before the video inspections can get underway, and while the process itself is touted as a beneficial precaution, it does come with caveats that residents should heed, such as the possible splash-up from toilets and the depletion of water in the 'P-traps' or 'J-bends' of home fixtures that might introduce an unwelcome odor something easily remedied by running water to refill these traps.
The disruptions, although expected to be minimal, entail certain recommendations to the community; having toilets flushed and their lids down during cleaning operations, for one. Moreover, the presence of open manholes and the din of substantial machinery might render the work areas unfit as play zones for children this particular notice coming from the utility department itself, which also hints at possible traffic restrictions as the work progresses.
Lawrence Utilities has extended a line of communication for those with inquiries and concerns, urging anyone in need to reach out via their contact number at 317-524-6303, aiming to alleviate any issues before and during the cleaning.
