Overview
NORTH GREAT FALLS LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN - O.F. 1476.5 is an operational distribution pump station in Great Falls, Montana, serving the local wastewater infrastructure.
NORTH GREAT FALLS LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN - O.F. 1476.5 is a distribution pump station located on the northwest side of Great Falls, Montana, United States. It is part of the city's wastewater collection system, handling the conveyance of sewage from lower to higher elevations to ensure proper flow toward treatment facilities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which set standards for wastewater collection and pump station design. Typical distribution pump stations in this region include backup power systems and telemetry for remote monitoring to maintain service reliability. As a lift station, this facility plays a critical role in preventing sewer overflows and protecting public health and the environment in Great Falls. Its proximity to the Missouri River underscores the importance of reliable operation to avoid unauthorized discharges into sensitive waterways.
Environmental context
The facility is located near the Missouri River, a major waterway in Montana. Lift stations like this one are essential for preventing sanitary sewer overflows that could impact local water quality. The operational status indicates active management under state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental risks from wastewater infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The North Great Falls Lift Station is located on the northwest side of Great Falls, Montana, in Cascade County, with a postal code of 59401.
A distribution pump station, also known as a lift station, moves wastewater from lower to higher elevations to maintain flow in the sewer system, preventing backups and overflows.
Lift stations in Montana must comply with state regulations from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and federal Clean Water Act requirements, including design standards for reliability and emergency power.
By reliably conveying wastewater, the lift station helps prevent sanitary sewer overflows that could contaminate local waterways, including the nearby Missouri River.
Capacity varies by design, but typical lift stations in municipal systems handle flows ranging from hundreds to thousands of cubic meters per hour, depending on service area size.
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