Overview
CFPUA Northern Regional Pump Station and Force Main B is an operational distribution pump station in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's water distribution network.
CFPUA Northern Regional Pump Station and Force Main B is a distribution pump station located at 2701 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's water infrastructure, supporting the regional water distribution system in New Hanover County. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which set standards for water quality and infrastructure reliability. As a distribution pump station, it plays a key role in maintaining water pressure and flow to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the northern part of Wilmington. The pump station contributes to the resilience of the local water supply by providing redundancy and supporting fire protection flows. Its location in a coastal region subject to hurricanes and flooding underscores the importance of robust infrastructure to ensure continuous service during extreme weather events.
Environmental context
The pump station operates in a coastal plain environment near the Cape Fear River, an area prone to hurricanes and flooding. This necessitates infrastructure designed to withstand storm surges and heavy rainfall. The facility supports the local water distribution system, which is critical for public health, fire protection, and economic activity in Wilmington and New Hanover County.
Frequently asked questions
The pump station is located at 2701 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, United States.
It is a distribution pump station that maintains water pressure and flow within the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's water distribution network, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in northern Wilmington.
The facility is operated by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), which manages water and wastewater services in the Wilmington area.
The pump station must comply with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality regulations and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Act standards, which govern water quality, pressure, and infrastructure reliability.
By providing redundancy and maintaining water pressure, the station supports fire protection and ensures continuous water supply during emergencies, such as hurricanes or power outages, common in the coastal region.
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