Program Spotlights & Video Gallery
CSO Program Milestone Achievements with More to Come
The City of Omaha's regional sewer system serves customers in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Omaha is one of more than 800 communities nationwide that have combined sewer systems. Some systems, including Omaha's, have combined sewer overflows (CSOs) that must be reduced to improve water quality in local rivers and streams.
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Program SPOTlights
- CSO Program Milestones Achievements with More to Come (PDF, opens in a new tab) – August 2023
- Separating Stream Flows from Combined Sewer Provides System Relief (PDF, opens in a new tab)– May 2023
- CSO Perspectives: Managing Risk – All Projects Have Risk (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Nov. 2022
- Burt-Izard Lift Station Provides Critical Support to System-Wide Operations (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Aug. 2022
- Sewer Collection System Model (PDF, opens in a new tab) – May 2022
- CSO LTCP Update Approved with Efficiencies, New Path Forward (PDF) – Nov. 2021
- Updated Public Website Streamlines CSO Program Information (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Aug. 2021
- Long Term Control Plan Updates Lead to Improved Efficiency for Omaha's CSO Program (PDF, opens in a new tab) – May 2021
- CSO Program Makes Significant Improvements to Water Quality, Infrastructure (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Feb. 2021
- Model Indicates Missouri River Water Quality (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Nov. 2020
- SEB Spotlight: Contour Construction (opens in a new tab) – Nov. 2020
- CSO Program Adapts to COVID-19 Impacts (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Aug. 2020
- MRWRRF Operationally Complete (PDF, opens in a new tab) – May 2020
- Collector Tunnel System Geotechnical Borings; Partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Benefits CSO Program (PDF, opens in a new tab)– Apr. 2020
- Runoff Restoration: A local park was restored in Nebraska to aid in reducing the overflow of raw sewage (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Storm Water Solutions Magazine, Feb. 2020
- Optimization Task to Set Future Course for Program (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Nov. 2019
- 2019 Flood Impacts on CSO Program Efforts (opens in a new tab) – Aug. 2019
- Omaha’s Sewer Rate Increases are Lower than Projected (PDF, opens in a new tab)– Aug. 2019
- South Interceptor Force Main Project Construction (PDF, opens in a new tab) – May 2019
- Saddle Creek Retention Treatment Basin Project Benefits from Re-Engineering Benefits (opens in a new tab) – Feb. 2019
- RNC Program Compliments CSO Program Efforts (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Nov. 2018
- CSO Consent Order Amended (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Aug. 2018
- Green Infrastructure Benefits Omaha’s CSO Program (PDF, opens in a new tab) – May 2018
- South Interceptor Force Main Project: North Segment Construction (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Feb. 2018
- Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Improvements (PDF, opens in a new tab)– Nov. 2017
- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Approves Long Term Control Plan Modifications (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Aug. 2017
- Fontenelle Park Project (PDF, opens in a new tab) – May 2017
- Focus on Safety (PDF, opens in a new tab)– Feb. 2017
- Spring Lake Park Project (PDF, opens in a new tab)– Nov. 2016
- Adams Park Wetlands Improvement Project (PDF, opens in a new tab)– Aug. 2016
- New Municipal Headworks for the Missouri River WWTP Improvements–Schedule B1 Project (PDF, opens in a new tab)– June 2016
- Change, Growth On the Horizon (PDF, opens in a new tab) – Lauritzen Gardens Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2012
Video Gallery
Background on the SEB Program
One goal for the CSO Program was to encourage contracting with small and emerging small businesses (SEBs), outreach to youth and to provide opportunities to build a strong workforce.
Contractors' Project Update
Blake Street Lift Station Improvements (OPW 53270) – Jan. 2021
Contractors' Project Update
Nicholas Street Sewer Extension, Phase 3B (OPW 53753) – Jan. 2021
Contractors' Project Update
Papillion Creek North (PCN) 210 Sewer Separation (OPW 53320) – Oct. 2020
Contractors' Project Update
Monroe Street Lift Station Improvements (OPW 53082) – May 2021
CONTRACTORS' PROJECT UPDATE
Forest Lawn Creek Inflow Removal and Outfall Storm Sewer Project (OPW52470) – Jan. 2022
Contractors' Project Update
CSO 212 64th Avenue and William Street Sewer Separation Project (OPW 51685) – Oct. 2022
Engaging EEIP
CSO works to encourage small businesses, to create opportunities within CSO projects and to educate youth through its Economic Inclusion Plan.
Getting SEBs Involved
CSO reaches out to small and emerging small businesses (SEBs) and contractors through informational events before bids go out and connects them to resources designed to help them bid better in order to grow their businesses.
How the REACH Program Works
CSO does outreach events with the REACH program through the Chamber of Commerce, which aligns projects with work opportunities in the community.
PROJECT UPDATE
East Cole Creek Interceptor Rehabilitation Project – Conceptual Design Virtual Public Meeting – Nov. 2022
Project Update
Nicholas Street Sewer Extension, Phase 3A and 3B – March 2023
Project Update
Nicholas Street Sewer Extension, Phase 3A and 3B – March 2024
SCRTB: Flyover Rendering
Using Local Contractors
Besides the emphasis on working with small businesses, CSO has awarded 80% of contracts to local contractors, which strengthens Omaha’s local economy.