South Carolina: Rocky Creek Basin Critical Infrastructure Protection and Stream Restoration Project

ReWa (renewable water resources) will address erosion and flooding of manholes and sewer lines. This will be done through improvements and relocation of a stream.

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Greenville, South Carolina: $9.1 Million

Project Description

ReWa, a critical community lifeline for Greenville County residents and industries, is addressing the increasing risk of flood damage. Flooding is due to climate change and more frequent heavy precipitation in its communities. Gradual erosion powered by several isolated storm events has caused a nearby stream to reroute itself. The stream now runs parallel to existing ReWa infrastructure and flooded several manholes and gravity sewer lines. To reduce the risk of failure and improve the overall stream stability and ecosystem, the project will improve four areas of stream and/or sewer along Rocky Creek and its floodplain. It will also relocate a portion of the sewer lines to reduce risk and minimize the likelihood of wastewater spills and overflow. Ultimately, this project will protect the stream corridor and reduce risk from flooding to sewer infrastructure. It will also provide more stability for ReWa’s critical services during a disaster.

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