Driven by ongoing residential growth in North Rialto that pushed the previous sewer line near capacity, the project replaced portions of the existing 8-inch sewer main between Walnut St. and Heather St. with approximately 5,200 feet of a larger 15-inch trunk line. The expanded pipeline significantly increases capacity, improving the reliability of Rialto’s wastewater system and ensuring long-term sustainability.
“The City of Rialto is proud to invest in improvements that not only benefit our current residents, but also allow for future residential, commercial and industrial development,” said Mayor Joe Baca.
Throughout the project, the City and its contractor prioritized neighborhood safety and convenience. Prior to construction, crews distributed door hangers to notify nearby households. Work near critical intersections included ongoing traffic alerts to reduce disruption, and paving near Morgan Elementary School was intentionally scheduled outside of morning drop-offs and afternoon pickups to avoid impacts. These communication efforts kept nearby residents informed from the start of the project through its October completion, which followed paving work and striping…