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Construction Update: How Many Miles of Pipeline Installed So Far?

Work is in full swing on the East County Advanced Water Purification Project. Three packages are in construction while two are in design.

The entire East County AWP project includes more than 30 miles of wastewater and purified water pipelines. Community i...

Fun Facts About the AWP Facilities Under Construction

November 27 and 28: Overnight Lane/Ramp Closures on Mission Gorge Road in Santee

The public can expect overnight construction with traffic impacts on Mission Gorge Road near State Route 52 for two nights this week on Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Impacts include the closure of the Eastbound State Ro...

Why do Some AWP Structures Have Water?

As we post drone shots on our social media, you may have noticed water being housed in various structures. That’s because hydrostatic testing is underway.

When the contractor completes the different basin structures on the main AWP site, there is a specifi...

New Signs Remind Visitors Where to Park for Stowe Trail

Some new signs recently went up reminding visitors to please park on Ganley Road when using the Stowe Trail in Santee.

We’re asking hikers, bikers and all other recreationalists to avoid parking on Birchcrest Boulevard as well as the Strathmore D...

Work on Wastewater and Brine Pipelines are More Than 50% Complete

More than 50% of the six total miles of wastewater and brine pipelines that make up the AWP Program are complete.

This comes as work continues on Fanita Parkway and north of Ganley Road in Santee. 

Here are the latest totals as of November 21, 2023...

Pipeline Fusing Nearly Complete

If you’ve been to Santee Lakes lately, you’ve probably come across a pipeline operation near lakes four and five.

Crews have been fusing pipeline together that’ll soon be pulled underground as part of the Horizontal Directiona...

How Does AWP Construction Impact You?

Take a closer look at how construction of the East County Advanced Water Purification Program is impacting you with this brief overview of current road closures as well dust and noise impacts.

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The intersection of Mast Boulevard and Los Ranchitos Road...

An Early Morning Start for Concrete Pours

Early morning start times are required to pour concrete for the large structures and buildings at the main AWP construction site just north of Santee Lakes.

Our crews were up dark and early on Friday, November 10 for another one of these pours. On this par...

AWP’s Trenchless Construction is Among the Nation’s Most Unique Drilling Undertakings

The AWP Program is utilizing Horizontal Directional Drilling, a trenchless construction method for the installation of sewer pipelines.

This technique is being used instead of conventional open cut construction in order to minimize the impacts to the three...

Video: Director of AWP Shares Facilities Construction Update

We put together this short video summarizing the latest information on the new facilities under construction north of Santee Lakes.

Do you have ideas for future videos? Feel free to message us on social media with what you’d like to see next!

Purified Water Pipeline Installation Moves Along in Santee and Lakeside

Crews are making headway on the purified water pipeline in Santee and Lakeside with 1.9+ miles installed to date.

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Construction is underway on Mast Boulevard at Los Ranchitos Road. Roadways on the north side of Mast are being flagged and detoured for ...

Video: More Timelapse Footage Shows Building of Program

Another timelapse video coming your way! Watch 10 months of work in under 2 minutes. This video captures the Solids Handling Facility being constructed from December 2022 through October 2023. The round structures are digesters. This facility is a vital c...

Video: Discover How East County's Water Future Will Work

Hydrate your mind by watching the journey of the East County AWP Program in our latest video. Discover how East County's water future will work!

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AWP Program Reaches 50% Milestone with Concrete Poured

Work on the AWP Program reached an important milestone this week as half of the concrete needed for the structures and buildings was poured.

Located just north of Santee Lakes, 26,000 cubic yards of concrete so far has allowed portions of the advanced wate...

Video: Timelapse Footage Captures the Progress of AWP Project

Our crews have installed several cameras throughout the AWP worksite to show the progress of the project. This timelapse footage shows construction of the Water Recycling Facility from December 2022 through September 2023. 

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East County AWP Program is Awarded $2 Million Grant from San Diego River Conservancy

The East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program has been awarded a $2 million grant from the San Diego River Conservancy.

The California State Budget (FY2022-23) appropriated the $2 million grant to the San Diego River Conservancy for the benefit...

East County Advanced Water Purification Project Title 22 Engineering Report

The final draft of the East County Advanced Water Purification Project Title 22 Engineering Report is complete.

It outlines the Project’s plan for compliance with the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22 Water Recycling Criteria. This report fulfi...

Construction Info is Available At Your Fingertips

Our interactive map is updated frequently so you can stay current on construction activities and updates. If you live or work near the construction area, we recommend bookmarking the map webpage for easy access during construction. Check it out here. &...