Overview
MONTE VISTA LARIAT LOOP LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT is an operational distribution pump station in Monte Vista, Colorado, serving the local wastewater collection system.
MONTE VISTA LARIAT LOOP LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT is a distribution pump station located at Pennsylvania Ave and Broadway St in Monte Vista, Colorado. This facility is part of the wastewater infrastructure serving Rio Grande County and the surrounding area. The pump station operates under the regulatory framework of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which enforces water quality standards and mechanical safety codes. As a lift station, it plays a critical role in moving wastewater from lower to higher elevations within the collection system, ensuring proper flow to treatment facilities. This facility supports the community of Monte Vista by maintaining reliable wastewater conveyance. Its operational status contributes to public health and environmental protection by preventing overflows and ensuring efficient transport of sewage to downstream treatment plants.
Environmental context
The pump station is located in the San Luis Valley, a high-altitude region with sensitive groundwater resources. Proper operation of lift stations like this one is essential to prevent sewage spills that could contaminate local waterways and agricultural irrigation systems. The facility's redundancy and maintenance practices are key to mitigating environmental risks in this ecologically fragile area.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Pennsylvania Ave and Broadway St in Monte Vista, Colorado, USA.
A distribution pump station, also known as a lift station, moves wastewater from lower to higher elevations within a collection system to ensure it reaches treatment facilities.
Pump stations in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which sets standards for water quality and mechanical safety.
Lift station capacities vary widely based on service area. This facility likely handles flow from the local Monte Vista collection system, with typical capacities ranging from 100 to 500 m³/h for small to medium communities.
Redundancy ensures continuous operation during maintenance or power outages, preventing sewage overflows that could harm public health and the environment.
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