Overview
City of Redwood City Sewer Pump Station #18 is an operational distribution pump station in Redwood City, California, serving the local wastewater collection system.
City of Redwood City Sewer Pump Station #18 is a distribution pump station located on Egret Way in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California. It is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the City of Redwood City, handling sewage conveyance within the local collection network. The facility operates under California's Title 22 regulations for wastewater reclamation and the Clean Water Act requirements enforced by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. As a sewer pump station, it uses electric motor-driven pumps to lift wastewater from lower to higher elevations, ensuring flow to the treatment plant. Typical pump stations in this region have capacities ranging from 0.1 to 10 m³/h, depending on service area size. This pump station plays a critical role in maintaining sanitary sewer service for the surrounding community, preventing overflows and protecting public health. Its location near the San Francisco Bay highlights the importance of reliable infrastructure to safeguard local water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The pump station operates in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with sensitive estuarine ecosystems. Proper wastewater conveyance is essential to prevent untreated sewage discharges into the bay, which could harm aquatic life and recreational waters. The facility's redundancy and maintenance practices are key to minimizing spill risks during power outages or equipment failures.
Frequently asked questions
City of Redwood City Sewer Pump Station #18 is located on Egret Way in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, United States.
It is a distribution pump station that conveys wastewater from lower to higher elevations within the Redwood City sewer collection system, ensuring flow to the treatment plant.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but typical sewer pump stations in California range from 0.1 to 10 m³/h depending on service area size.
Sewer pump stations in California must comply with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations for wastewater reclamation and the federal Clean Water Act, enforced by regional water boards.
By reliably conveying wastewater, it prevents overflows and untreated discharges into the San Francisco Bay, protecting aquatic ecosystems and public health.
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