Overview
PASEO SEWER PUMP STATION (GWA_13) is an operational distribution pump station in Hagatna, Guam, United States. It supports wastewater conveyance along Marine Corps Drive Route 1.
PASEO SEWER PUMP STATION (GWA_13) is a distribution pump station located in Hagatna, Guam, United States. Operated under the Guam Waterworks Authority, this facility plays a key role in the island's wastewater infrastructure, serving the Hagatna urban area along Marine Corps Drive Route 1. As a sewer pump station, it is part of Guam's wastewater collection system, which is regulated by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Clean Water Act. The station's design and operation follow local mechanical and electrical safety codes, ensuring reliable service in a tropical climate with high rainfall and seismic activity. The facility contributes to public health and environmental protection by conveying wastewater to treatment plants, preventing overflows and contamination of coastal waters. Its location near the capital highlights its importance to the community and the island's tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
Guam's tropical climate and high rainfall create challenges for wastewater infrastructure, including inflow and infiltration risks. The pump station helps mitigate environmental impacts by ensuring proper sewage conveyance, reducing the risk of untreated discharges into sensitive coastal ecosystems. Redundancy and regular maintenance are critical given the island's seismic activity and typhoon exposure.
Frequently asked questions
PASEO SEWER PUMP STATION (GWA_13) is located at Marine Corps Drive Route 1 in Hagatna, Guam, United States.
The pump station is currently operational, serving as part of Guam's wastewater collection system.
The station is operated by the Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA), the public utility responsible for water and wastewater services on the island.
Sewer pump stations in Guam must comply with the Guam Environmental Protection Agency regulations and the U.S. Clean Water Act, along with local mechanical and electrical safety codes.
It conveys wastewater from the Hagatna area to treatment facilities, preventing overflows and protecting public health and the coastal environment.
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