Overview
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (MCB) - RFA Site 56 Sewage Lift Station is an operational distribution pump station in California, USA, serving wastewater infrastructure on the base.
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (MCB) - RFA Site 56 Sewage Lift Station is a distribution pump station located in Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, California. It operates as part of the base's wastewater infrastructure, handling sewage lift and distribution within the facility. The station is operational and falls under U.S. federal and state water regulations, including the Clean Water Act and California Title 22 water reuse standards. As a sewage lift station, it plays a critical role in maintaining sanitary conditions and preventing overflows on the base. This facility supports the environmental and operational needs of Camp Pendleton, one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the U.S. Its location in a coastal region of Southern California requires adherence to strict environmental protections for local watersheds and the Pacific Ocean.
Environmental context
The facility operates within the coastal watershed of Southern California, where wastewater management is critical to protect sensitive marine ecosystems and groundwater resources. As part of a military base, the lift station must comply with federal environmental regulations, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, to prevent untreated sewage releases into nearby waterways.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at RFA Site 56, NA 21 Area, Building 21537, Camp Pendleton, California 92055, USA.
It is a distribution pump station specifically designed for sewage lift, part of the wastewater infrastructure on the Marine Corps base.
Sewage lift stations in California must comply with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations for water reuse, as well as the Clean Water Act and local NPDES permits for discharge.
By safely lifting and distributing sewage, the station prevents overflows and untreated releases, protecting local groundwater and coastal ecosystems in Southern California.
The facility is part of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton infrastructure, operated by base personnel or contracted utility services.
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