Overview
Baltimore County - Millers Island Pump Station is a distribution pump station in Sparrows Point, Maryland, USA. It supports the local water distribution network for Baltimore County.
Baltimore County - Millers Island Pump Station is a distribution pump station located at 2805 11th Street in Sparrows Point, Maryland, within Baltimore County, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key component of the county's water distribution infrastructure, ensuring reliable water supply to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. The pump station operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes national water supply regulations and local mechanical and electrical safety codes. In Maryland, the Maryland Department of the Environment oversees water quality and distribution standards. The facility's scale is typical for a distribution pump station serving a suburban and industrial area like Sparrows Point, which includes the former Bethlehem Steel site and surrounding communities. The environmental significance of this pump station lies in its role in maintaining water pressure and flow for fire protection, potable water supply, and wastewater management. Its location near the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay watershed underscores the importance of reliable infrastructure to prevent service disruptions and protect local water resources. The facility contributes to the resilience of Baltimore County's water system.
Environmental context
The pump station is situated in Sparrows Point, an industrial area on the Patapsco River, part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Its operation is critical for maintaining water pressure for fire suppression and potable supply, reducing the risk of service interruptions that could impact public health and the environment. Redundancy in the distribution network helps mitigate risks from aging infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The pump station is located at 2805 11th Street, Sparrows Point, Maryland 21219, United States.
The facility is operational and serves as a distribution pump station for Baltimore County's water system.
It is a distribution pump station, which helps maintain water pressure and flow in the local water distribution network.
Pump stations in Maryland are regulated by the Maryland Department of the Environment, which enforces water quality standards and safety codes under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
It ensures reliable water supply for fire protection, drinking water, and industrial use in Sparrows Point and surrounding areas, supporting public safety and economic activity.
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