Brighton Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project

• Project typeCIP
• Project value32000
• Project scheduleJune 2026 – February 2027
• Completion DateFebruary 28, 2027

Project Update - 7/28/2026

Residents in the Brighton Avenue area may have noticed a recent increase in water main breaks and service interruptions. Please be assured that these breaks have occurred outside of the sewer trench and are not the result of the water line being struck or damaged by nearby sewer construction. The sewer and water systems remain physically separated throughout construction activities. The City and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) are working together to ensure water line breaks are identified and repaired as quickly as possible. EBMUD is prioritizing response times to minimize disruption to residents, businesses, and the City's construction project.

The City is also working with EBMUD to expedite a planned waterline replacement project in the area given the condition of the water main. We understand the inconvenience these outages and construction activities cause and appreciate your patience. If you experience a water outage or notice a new break, please report it directly to EBMUD at 1-866-403-2683.

About the Project

The City owns and maintains approximately 34 miles of sewer main and 14 miles of lower laterals. In 2014, the City of Albany, along with seven other East Bay cities and agencies, entered into a Consent Decree agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency, et. al, which requires rehabilitation of at least 5,706 linear feet of sewer main per year.

The Brighton Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project consists of removing existing 6” and 8” sewer mains and replacing with 12” sewer mains along Brighton Avenue and connecting streets north of Brighton Avenue (Kains, Stannage, Cornell, Talbot, & Evelyn), rehabilitation of respective lower laterals, replacement and rehabilitation of sanitary manholes, and installation of sanitary clean outs. This project is part of the City’s Annual Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 32000), which formalizes the Albany's annual investment into the City's sanitary sewer system and plans for projected needs on a five-year time horizon.

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-June 2026 with anticipated completion mid-winter 2027.

This project is funded by City of Albany sewer fees.

Location

Brighton Ave,  94706  View Map

37.897317934776225, -122.29832878336983

Brighton Ave ,  94706

Brighton Ave ,  94706

Brighton Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project