08/21/2025
Local News:
A significant construction project is underway near Madison Pike, Dudley Road, and I-275 in Fort Wright, where a massive 10.5 million-gallon equalization tank is being built. This tank is specifically designed to manage excessive water runoff during severe weather events, playing a crucial role in the region's infrastructure. The initiative is part of Sanitation District 1’s Clean H2O40 program, which aims to eliminate capacity-related sewer overflows in its service area by the year 2040. While equalization tanks are not uncommon, this particular project, with a budget of $30 million, is set to become the largest of its kind upon completion, as stated by SD1. In conjunction with a nearby pumping station, the facility is expected to significantly reduce sanitary sewer overflows, with projections indicating a prevention of approximately 4.25 million gallons annually once it becomes operational.