PUMP STATION #163 FORCEMAIN RE - Distribution Pump Station in Unincorporated, Florida

PUMP STATION #163 FORCEMAIN RE is a distribution pump station located in Unincorporated, Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the wastewater collection system that conveys flows to treatment facilities, serving communities in the 33708 postal area near Madeira Beach. The facility operates under Florida's water and wastewater regulatory framework, which includes permitting through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and compliance with state and federal Clean Water Act requirements. Distribution pump stations of this type typically use submersible or dry-pit centrifugal pumps to move wastewater through force mains, with capacities ranging from small neighborhood stations to larger regional lift stations. As part of Pinellas County's wastewater infrastructure, this station contributes to the reliable conveyance of sewage, reducing the risk of overflows and protecting local water bodies such as Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Its operational status ensures continued service to residential and commercial customers in the area.

The pump station is situated in a coastal urban environment near Boca Ciega Bay, an estuary that supports diverse marine life and recreational activities. Proper wastewater conveyance is critical to prevent sanitary sewer overflows that could degrade water quality in the bay and nearby Gulf of Mexico beaches. The facility's operation aligns with local watershed protection goals and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for nutrient and pathogen reduction.