Sewage Removal project underway in Adhamiyah

Courtesy Photo | Workers remove sewage and waste from the streets of Baghdad's Adhamiyah neighborhood July 31 as part of an ongoing project to improve the quality of life for residents sponsored by the Neighborhood Advisory Council and the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

08.06.2007

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82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs Office

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs

BAGHDAD – Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division recently joined up with local leaders in Baghdad's Adhamiyah District to begin a long-term project to remove sewage from the streets and improve hygienic conditions for residents.

The project started July 31 when troops from 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, escorted local sewage trucks to areas of Adhamiyah where waste was severely backed-up, forming pools of contaminated water, commonly referred to as "black water," in streets throughout the neighborhoods.

"The removal of raw sewage and black water from the streets of Adhamiyah decreases the health risks of hepatitis and dysentery within the community," said 1st Lt. Chadwick Knight, the squadron's targeting officer. "This project will also help area beautification by removing an unwanted eyesore."

Knight said that his unit has noticed raw sewage accumulating in streets throughout Adhamiyah due to broken or blocked sewer lines. By working with local leaders and contractors, Soldiers from the 3-7th are creating a project that will remove the waste from the area, disposing it into an approved sewage dump site outside of Suleikh.

In addition to limiting the risk of health hazards to Adhamiyah residents by removing sewage, Soldiers from the 3-7th are initiating other improvement projects designed to remove abandoned vehicles from the streets and improve the conditions of local roads. The unit has recently approved a contract hiring 14 citizens from the community to assist in the repairs.

Knight said that local leaders are thrilled to work with his unit in developing projects to improve their communities.

"The neighborhood councils are very supportive of our unit's recent efforts within the community," Knight said. "The squadron is working hand in hand with local leaders, contractors and other members of the community to address the needs of the people, and improve the quality of life in a timely manner so we can see positive changes in this area."

• Date Taken: 08.06.2007
• Date Posted: 08.06.2007 14:12
• Story ID: 11662
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ