36th Street Wastewater Lift Station - Yuma, Arizona Distribution Pump Station

The 36th Street Wastewater Lift Station is a distribution pump station located at 3601 S Avenue 3E in Yuma, Arizona, United States. This operational facility plays a key role in the city's wastewater management by lifting wastewater from lower to higher elevations for further treatment or disposal. As a lift station in the distribution pump category, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Act. Typical lift stations in this region use submersible or dry-pit pumps with capacities ranging from small to medium, depending on the service area. The facility contributes to the environmental health of Yuma by ensuring proper conveyance of wastewater, reducing the risk of overflows and untreated discharges. Its operation supports local public health and the protection of water resources in the Lower Colorado River region.

The lift station operates in the arid Yuma region, where water resources are critical. Proper wastewater conveyance prevents contamination of groundwater and the Colorado River, which is a vital water source for agriculture and communities. The facility's redundancy and maintenance are key to avoiding spills that could impact sensitive desert ecosystems.