Overview
CULLMAN WWTP LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS is a distribution pump station in Cullman, Alabama, United States. It supports wastewater conveyance for the local utility network.
CULLMAN WWTP LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS is a distribution pump station located in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the wastewater collection system, lifting sewage from lower to higher elevations for treatment. It is classified under NAICS 237110 for water and sewer line construction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Water Act. Typical distribution pump stations in this region include submersible or dry-pit pumps with capacities ranging from small to medium flow rates, depending on service area population. This lift station is critical for maintaining sanitary sewer service in Cullman, preventing overflows and ensuring reliable wastewater transport to the treatment plant. Its location in a residential area underscores the importance of redundancy and regular maintenance to protect public health and local water quality.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Cullman, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper operation of this lift station is essential to prevent sanitary sewer overflows that could impact local streams and groundwater. The region's karst topography increases the risk of groundwater contamination from leaks, making infrastructure integrity and spill prevention key environmental priorities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located off Hamton Cir. NW, following the road west toward the lift station in Cullman, Alabama 35055, United States.
The lift station is operational and actively serving the wastewater collection system in Cullman.
It is a distribution pump station, specifically a lift station that moves wastewater from lower to higher elevations for treatment.
Wastewater lift stations in Alabama must comply with ADEM regulations under the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act and federal Clean Water Act, including NPDES permit requirements for discharges and spill prevention plans.
Lift station improvements enhance reliability, reduce the risk of overflows, and ensure efficient transport of sewage, protecting public health and the environment.
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