Pump stations are critical infrastructure that play an important role in safely transporting wastewater to the treatment plant. Underground pipes collect and carry wastewater from homes and businesses. Gravity then carries wastewater from the pipes to pump stations. In areas where the pipes are low underground, pumps are used to lift the incoming flow up to street level and send it to the treatment plant.
Pump stations run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The function of the stations may go unnoticed, but they play an essential role in protecting public health and our environment.
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The Ventnor Pump Station underwent a $5.3 million renovation to improve its capacity and reliability.
One key upgrade is the expansion of the wet well system. Wet wells are large holding tanks that collect incoming sewage and transfer it out of the station once it reaches a certain level. The wet well system in the Ventnor pump station was doubled in size to handle larger volumes—an essential improvement for managing heavy coastal flooding. Repairs to the rebar and a fresh interior coating were also completed.
Another key upgrade was the installation of a permanent bypass system, ensuring sewage can bypass the station during future maintenance or emergencies.
The dry well was painted and underwent LED lighting replacements. The pipes and pumps pictured below push the wastewater out of the pump station.
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Other upgrades completed at the site include a roof replacement, a new control unit and odor control system, bathroom renovations, and HVAC equipment upgrades.
The electric transformer amperage was increased, and the station’s automatic transfer switch, main distribution switchboard, and incoming power feed were replaced.
Additional site worked included the relocation of the entrance driveway, repaving of the pump station site, replacement of the existing site fence, and general site restoration.