Sewer Upgrades: Renewal & Replacement Program
For Today, Tomorrow and Decades to Come
We strive to minimize disruption and to provide our neighbors with timely and accurate status updates. Public notices have been mailed to the work areas listed.
If you are experiencing a water, power, or sewer emergency service issue call our 24-hour hotline at 3-1-1 or log on at sf311.org.
Streets listed show day work, see the planned night work webpage if you've received a Night Notice.
A reliable system requires maintenance. SFPUC-led infrastructure projects partner with many agencies to dig once and work efficiently. However, coordination challenges and/or unforeseen complications (e.g. unstable soil conditions) may result in delays. A pause in work occurs between sewer upgrade inspections and street restoration.
Thank you for your patience as we upgrade our critical infrastructure to be resilient and reliable. For more information, contact us at: ssip@sfwater.org or 888-581-PIPE (7473).
Can't find any information about the work on your street? see Contacts and Resources below.
Sewer Upgrades Status
Construction is listed by Street | Project Number | Supervisorial District Number
19th Street (York St. to Hampshire St.) | WW-727 | D9
Sewer upgrades in progress, anticipated completion Dec.
Anza Street (22nd Ave. to 23rd Ave.) | WW-729 | D1
Sewer upgrades complete, round-about, curb ramps, paving anticipated Oct.
Arkansas Street (16th St to Mariposa.) | WW-727 | D6
Sewer upgrades in progress, estimated completion Oct.
Baker Street (Grove St. to Hayes St.) | WW-729 | D5
Sewer upgrades complete, curb ramps and paving pending SFMTA de-energization.
Bay Street (Polk/North View Court to Larkin St.) | WW-709 | D2
PG&E work complete. Sewer upgrades complete. Inspections in progress.
Beach Street (Hyde St. to Columbus Ave.) | WW-709 | D2, D3
Sewer upgrades in progress. PG&E & water utility work re-design complete (cable car turnaround). Anticipated completion Jan.
Beaver Street (Castro St. to Noe St.) | WW-727 | D8
Sewer upgrades in progress, anticipated completion Dec.
Bergen Alley (at Hyde St.) | WW-709 | D2
Sewer upgrades anticipated Fall.
Bryant Street (3rd Street to Rich Street to Zoe Street) | WW-730 | D6
Sewer upgrades completed.
Buchanan Street (Fell St. to Hickory St.) | WW-727 | D5
Sewer upgrades in progress, estimated completion Dec.
Cedar Street Alley (Polk St to Van Ness Ave.) | WW-727 | D3
Sewer upgrades postponed, re-design in-progress due to medical facility operations.
Clayton Street (Fulton St. to Grove St.) | WW-727 | D5
Road restoration complete.
College Avenue (Saint Mary's Aves to Mission St. | WW-729 | D8
Sewer upgrades complete, inspections in-progress, paving pending Muni de-energization.
Columbus Avenue (North Point St to Bay St) | WW-709 | D2, D3
Anticipated to begin TBD, estimated duration 5 months.
Cumberland Street (Guerrero Street to Dolores Street) | WW-730 | D8
Trench restoration complete, pending final street paving.
Diamond Street (23rd St. to Alvarado St.) | WW-727 | D8
Sewer upgrades in progress, estimated completion Dec.
Excelsior Avenue (Lisbon Street to Madrid Street) | WW-730 | D11
Trench restoration complete, pending final street paving.
Federal Street (Rincon Street to 1st/Delancey Street) | WW-730 | D6
Sewer upgrades underway, brick restoration anti. to begin Oct. 12 and with a duration of one month. Due to the size of the alleyway, crews will need to block off access to driveways during installation of brick work (Anticipated to begin Week of Oct. 12, schedule is subject to change). We apologize for the inconvenience this work will cause.
Francisco Street (Broderick St. to Divisadero St. | WW-729 | D2
Sewer upgrades complete, inspections in progress, estimated road restoration TBD, pending Muni de-energization schedule.
Gates Street (Ogden Ave. to Tompkins Ave.) | WW-720 | D9
Pending due to water service upgrades, street partially restored till, final paving TBD.
Jones Street (Northpoint St. to Columbus) | WW-709 | D3
Sewer upgrades resumed, PG&E underground coordination ongoing. Anticipated completion Oct.
Kansas Street (@ 22nd St./Hillside St.) | WW-720 | D6
Water Project complete. Sewer Upgrades in-progress. Anticipated completion Dec.
Kansas Street (24th Street to 25th Street) | WW-730 | D10
Sewer upgrades complete, street grinding and paving scheduled for Oct. 5.
Larkin Street (Beach St. to Northpoint St. and Northpoint to Bay streets) | WW-709 | D2
Sewer upgrades complete, road restoration pending.
Marina Boulevard & Yacht Road | WW-709 | D2
Delayed due to poor soil conditions. Sewer upgrades anticipated to resume TBD.
Marina Boulevard (Baker St. to Lyon St.) | WW-709 | D2
Delayed due to poor soil conditions. Anticipated to resume TBD, estimated duration 2 months.
Northpoint St. (Columbus to Jones St) | WW-709 | D3
Sewer upgrades in-progress, revised work scope, street restoration anticipated Oct.
Northpoint St. (Hyde St. to Leavenworth St.) | WW-709 | D2
Sewer upgrades delayed due to poor soil conditions. Anticipated start Fall.
Pennsylvania Street (18th St. to Mariposa St.) | WW-729 | D10
Sewer upgrades complete, inspections in-progress, road restoration anticipated Oct.
Pixley Street (Webster St. to Buchanan St.) | WW-720 | D2
Sewer upgrades complete, design pause - lateral work pending, road restoration TBD.
Prentiss Street (Ogden Avenue to Tomkins Avenue) | WW-730 | D9
Sewer upgrades completed, road had been restored.
San Jose Avenue (Juri Street to 26th Street) | WW-730 | D8
Trench restoration complete, pending final street paving.
Scott Street (Pacific St. to Broadway St.) | WW-729 | D2
Sewer upgrades complete. PG&E work complete, curb ramp and paving anticipated late Oct.
Valencia Street (19th St. to 20th St.) | WW-727 | D9
Added scope: Sewer upgrades lining work TBD.
Yacht Road (Marina Blvd. to end) | WW-709 | D2
Sewer upgrades anticipated Winter.
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What to Expect During Construction
PARKING: Street parking will be restricted in the project area during construction hours. No-parking signs will be posted 72 hours in advance. Please see posted signs for exact workdays, hours, locations, as they may vary depending on construction task.
SEWER AND WATER SERVICES in the area will NOT be interrupted during construction.
TRAFFIC: Street closures in the project area will be necessary to ensure safety of workers and the public. Advance notice and detour signage will be provided.
ACCESS: Follow posted signage on site. Businesses and residents in the work zone may experience limited or no access to driveways and garages when excavation work is in progress adjacent to your driveway. Attempts will be made to advise residents to move vehicles in and out at particular hours to ensure work site safety for crew and the public. If feasible, crews will facilitate access to driveways and entrances during construction.
NOISE: Neighbors may hear construction noise periodically. Noisy work will be conducted in compliance with the San Francisco Noise Ordinance.
ODORS: If necessary, odor control measures will be in place during construction.
CURED-IN-PLACE-PIPE (CIPP): CIPP is a trenchless sewer rehabilitation method that requires insertion of a synthetic pipe liner into the sewer pipe through existing manholes or similar access points. This process uses a resin-saturated felt tube to line the inside of the existing pipe. Vapor and odors can be released during the resin curing process, which includes heating, curing and cool down. Each segment typically requires two to three days of continuous 24/7 to complete but can vary depending on the size of the pipe.
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What You Can Do
SEWER LATERALS
You can reduce the risk of sewer backups.
Keep your upper and lower sewer laterals in good condition.How to Protect your Property and Environment?
Never let fats, oils or grease go down the drain; compost it instead. Dumping grease down the drain can clog the sewer pipes, result in back-ups or overflows onto your property or streets, foul odors, and costly damage to sewer infrastructure.
Remember that your toilet is an only-human-waste-and-toilet-paper-zone. Nothing, except the 3 P’s (pee, poop and toilet paper), go down the drains.Upper Lateral Responsibility:
The upper sewer lateral is an extension of your home, even if you can’t see it, which means you're fully responsible for it. That’s why we encourage property owners to inspect and keep their lateral clear of trash, grease and other materials (anything except human waste or toilet paper) that can clog and damage pipes. Property owners are responsible for maintenance, including clearing and jetting the pipe to keep the pipe clear and in good working order.
If the pipe is found in bad condition, property owners must also repair and replace according to latest San Francisco Plumbing Codes. Check out the Sewer Lateral Standards for property owners, contractors or developers.
Lower Lateral Responsibility:
You are responsible for maintaining it, including clearing and jetting the pipe to keep it clear and in good working order by regularly clearing it or inspecting it using Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) to identify any defects. And of course, by not putting trash, grease, cooking oil, or other materials down household drains.
Please notify lower lateral issues and any potential need to repair or replace it to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a service request online at sf311.org.
https://www.sfpuc.gov/learning/emergency-preparedness/sewer-laterals
ODORS during Cured-In-Place-Pipe (sewer lining process)
If weather permits, close your windows during the work. To help reduce odors that may travel through the lateral pipes, run water in all sinks and drains to make sure p-traps are filled (p-traps are the U shape portion of drain pipes). Drains can also be covered with a wet towel.
This sewer rehabilitation method uses resin to provide the structural rigidity needed to rehabilitate the pipe. These resins can give off an odor during the curing process. These odors typically dissipate fairly quickly after the process is completed. We continue to evaluate industry best-practices and new technologies, including non-styrene-based resins to further reduce the impact of our work.
https://www.sfpuc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CIPL_Information_Factsheet_2025.pdf
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Contacts and Resources
SFPUC Sewer Communications: ssip@sfwater.org or Sewer Hotline (888) 581-PIPE (7473)
Emergencies
If you are experiencing a water, power, or sewer emergency or service problem call our 24-hour hotline at 3-1-1 or log on at sf311.org.
Can't find any information about the work on your street?
- Other SFPUC projects in San Francisco.
- The project could be a joint project co-managed with other City agencies. For SFMTA led projects, please visit sfmta.com/projects. For SFDPW projects, please visit sfpublicworks.org/projects.
- It is possible the work is in response to an emergency water, water main breaks, or sewer line repair.
- It could be a short-term project of less than a 15 days duration.
- The work may be sewer inspection and cleaning or sewer repair.
- SFPUC posts a schedule of planned night work.
- The work may be a P, G & E Utility project.
- The work may be private development construction.
- The parking restrictions posted on A-frames will show the name of the contractor and contact info.