ELLICOTT CITY, MD – A Howard County construction project to stabilize an eight-inch exposed sewer pipe in a stream located behind 10261 Bristol Channel in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, March 9th. The project will include replacing the existing Asbestos Cement sewer pipe with a Polyvinyl Chloride, more commonly known as PVC, pipe. For additional cover and protection from future erosion and exposure within the stream, the new PVC pipe will be placed inside a 24-inch steel casing. Step pools and grade controls will also be constructed along the stream channel and rocks and soil will be used to stabilize the banks and armor the pipe. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late March 2026.
While the project is not expected to have an impact on the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area, signs have been posted to alert community members of the construction work, which is expected to take place Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To reach the site, construction crews will utilize an access road off Burnside Drive.
This project is part of the County’s Department of Public Works’ Sewer Asset Management Program’s ongoing efforts to protect this critical infrastructure to ensure its continued and reliable sewer service, as well as to prevent any potential environmental impact.
For questions or concerns about Capital Project S-6601, contact Public Works Customer Service at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.