Overview
CSO 32 & Third Street Pump Station Consolidation Sewer is an operational distribution pump station in Fort Wayne, Indiana, supporting the city's combined sewer overflow management.
CSO 32 & Third Street Pump Station Consolidation Sewer is a distribution pump station located at 1216 N Harrison St, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. It serves as a critical component of the city's wastewater infrastructure, specifically designed to manage combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and reduce untreated discharges into local waterways. Operating under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) permits, this facility is part of Fort Wayne's long-term CSO control plan. Distribution pump stations of this type typically use electric pumps to convey wastewater during wet-weather events, with capacities varying based on drainage area and local regulations. The station plays a vital role in protecting the St. Marys River and Maumee River watersheds by capturing and conveying excess flow to treatment facilities. Its operation helps the city comply with federal water quality standards and reduces environmental impacts from sewer overflows in the surrounding community.
Environmental context
The pump station is situated in the Maumee River basin, a region that has historically faced water quality challenges from combined sewer overflows. By consolidating flows from CSO 32 and Third Street, the facility reduces the frequency and volume of untreated discharges, supporting local aquatic ecosystems and recreational water uses. Its operation aligns with regional efforts to improve the health of the Great Lakes watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The pump station is located at 1216 N Harrison St, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808, United States.
It is a distribution pump station that consolidates combined sewer overflows from CSO 32 and Third Street to reduce untreated discharges into local waterways.
It is likely managed by the Fort Wayne City Utilities department or a contracted entity.
The station operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to permits from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for CSO control and discharge limits.
By capturing and conveying wet-weather flows, it reduces the frequency of untreated CSO discharges, protecting the Maumee River watershed and supporting Great Lakes water quality goals.
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