Exeter Borough Launches $8M Sewer Rehab Project

The project aims to replace aging infrastructure and separate storm and sanitary sewer systems.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Borough of Exeter has kicked off an $8 million project to rehabilitate the sanitary and storm sewer systems along Wyoming Avenue and Schooley Avenue. The aging infrastructure will be replaced, which is expected to reduce the risk of sewage backups and flooding in the area.

Why it matters

Exeter's sewer system has deteriorated over time, leading to issues like sewage backups and flooding. This project is a major investment to upgrade the critical infrastructure and separate the storm and sanitary sewer systems, which will improve public health and safety in the community.

The details

The $8 million Wyoming Avenue-Schooley Avenue Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project will replace the aged and deteriorating sewer lines that currently combine the storm and sanitary sewer systems. This separation is expected to reduce the risk of sewage backups and flooding in the area.

  • The project officially began on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Borough of Exeter

The local government entity overseeing the sewer rehabilitation project.

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The takeaway

This major infrastructure investment by Exeter Borough demonstrates a commitment to modernizing the town's critical sewer systems and improving public health and safety for residents.