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Project Information from the Bureau of Engineering

City Sewers Current Construction

Air Treatment Facility - La Cienega and Jefferson

One of the Department of Public Works’ highest prioritiecs is treating objectionable sewers odors and preventing those odors from entering nearby neighborhoods. The ultimate means for accomplishing this goal is the installation of permanent Air Treatment Facilities (ATFs) at critical locations, where they will be most effective.

Odor removal will take place in the ATFs using a two-step natural treatment system with biotrickling filters. The system uses naturally occurring bacteria that "feed" on the odors. Further filtering occurs in vessels filled with carbon that is similar to carbon used in an aquarium filter.  No dangerous chemical will be used.

• Project location – 3410 S. La Cienega Blvd. (at Jefferson)
• Construction scheduled from September 2007 to early 2010
• Construction cost $16 million
• Work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday
• You might occasionally notice some noise and dust during construction - the contractor will do as much as possible to minimize any disturbances. 

Artist renderings of the S. La Cienega ATF site. Click each to view large

What will the Air Treatment Facility look like?

The ATFs will be designed to fit into the neighborhoods in which they are located, both in their function and appearance. Each location will be different in appearance.

The site features, space availability, and capacity requirements at each site will all play a role in determining the overall design concept for each facility.