Los Cerritos Channel
Sub Basin 4 Stormwater Capture Project
Mike Bubalo Construction played a pivotal role in the engineering and construction of the Los Cerritos Channel Storm Water Capture Facility in Signal Hill, California, a $9M design-build project. As a key contractor, the company contributed to the design and installation of critical infrastructure for Phase I, which captures stormwater at 166 cubic feet per second and stores 14 acre-feet (14.5 million gallons).
Our expertise ensured the precise construction of a 660-foot-long, 14-foot-high underground cistern, designed to allow water to percolate through porous gravel for potable use. Additionally, they facilitated the integration of twin hydrodynamic separators to remove debris and sediments, diverting cleaner water from Alamitos Bay. Mike Bubalo Construction’s innovative engineering and meticulous execution advanced this sustainable water management project, reducing reliance on imported water and setting a foundation for future phases.
Designed by Jensen and installed by MBCC, it uses a precast concrete system to treat 166 cubic feet of stormwater per second, diverting and infiltrating runoff to improve water quality. The project overcame a high water table during construction and is the largest known hydrodynamic separator system in the U.S.
Time Lapse of Los Cerritos JDS Installation