Overview
Shores Pond C Pump Station and Shores Discharge Pipeline Structures is an operational distribution pump station in Longmont, Colorado, serving the local water infrastructure network.
Shores Pond C Pump Station and Shores Discharge Pipeline Structures is a distribution pump station located in Longmont, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional water distribution system, supporting municipal water supply needs. As a distribution pump station, this facility is part of the broader water infrastructure that manages water flow from storage to end-users. In Colorado, such stations are regulated under state water rights and local municipal codes, ensuring reliable water delivery. The station's design and capacity align with typical medium-scale distribution systems in the region. The environmental significance of this pump station lies in its contribution to water supply reliability for Longmont and surrounding areas. By maintaining pressure and flow in the distribution network, it supports residential, commercial, and agricultural water use, while also enabling fire protection services. Its operation is integral to the community's water security.
Environmental context
The pump station operates within the South Platte River basin, a region characterized by semi-arid climate and significant agricultural and urban water demand. Local water management focuses on efficient distribution and conservation to balance competing needs. The facility's role in maintaining system pressure and flow is critical for minimizing water loss and ensuring equitable access.
Frequently asked questions
Shores Pond C Pump Station is located at CR 9 3/4 and CR 24 3/4 in Longmont, Weld County, Colorado, United States.
The facility is operational, actively serving as a distribution pump station in the Longmont water system.
It is a distribution pump station, part of the water distribution network that moves water from storage to consumers.
These facilities are subject to Colorado water rights laws, local municipal codes, and state public health regulations to ensure safe and reliable water delivery.
It helps maintain water pressure and flow in the distribution system, supporting residential, commercial, and fire protection needs in the community.
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