Tunnel Project Expected to Reduce CSOs by 90 Percent

Here’s a look at a tunnel project in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that broke ground this year and two more projects recently recognized by the EPA

Dec 12, 2017 | by Kyle Rogers |

Fort Wayne In — In Fort Wayne, Indiana, the working site for a massive tunnel-boring project is currently being prepared. Work on the tunnel, expected to help reduce CSOs by 90 percent, is scheduled to begin in summer 2018.

The EPA recently recognized 28 different wastewater, septic system and stormwater projects for being innovative in their design or financing. Projects funded by the federal low-interest loan program, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, were eligible for recognition. Each participating state program nominated one project. Out of the 28 projects recognized by the EPA, five of them earned “exceptional” honors and five others received honorable mention. MSWmag.com has taken a closer look at two of the “exceptional” projects: Utility Funnels Federal Funds to Customers’ Sewer Lateral Replacements Utility Saves Big on CSO Project Financing As well as two of the projects receiving honorable mention: Converting Storm

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