Overview
Silicon Valley Clean Water - San Carlos Pump Station is a distribution pump station in San Carlos, California, serving the wastewater infrastructure of the Silicon Valley region. It is currently operational.
Silicon Valley Clean Water - San Carlos Pump Station is a distribution pump station located at 150 Monte Vista Road in San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, United States. It is part of the Silicon Valley Clean Water agency's wastewater collection and conveyance system, which serves multiple communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The facility plays a key role in moving wastewater from local collection systems to regional treatment facilities. The pump station operates under the regulatory framework of the California State Water Resources Control Board and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, which enforce discharge permits and water quality standards. As a distribution pump station, it is designed to handle variable flows and maintain system pressure, with typical capacities ranging from small to medium scale for suburban networks. The infrastructure includes pumps, controls, and emergency backup systems to ensure reliability. Environmentally, the pump station contributes to the protection of San Francisco Bay water quality by preventing sewer overflows and ensuring proper wastewater conveyance. Its location in a densely populated urban area underscores the importance of redundancy and maintenance to mitigate risks from power outages or equipment failure. The facility supports public health and environmental goals by safely transporting wastewater to advanced treatment plants.
Environmental context
The pump station operates in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with strict water quality regulations to protect the ecologically sensitive San Francisco Bay estuary. The facility's role in conveying wastewater helps prevent untreated discharges that could harm aquatic habitats and recreational waters. Given the area's seismic activity, the infrastructure must meet resilience standards to withstand earthquakes and maintain service continuity.
Frequently asked questions
The pump station is located at 150 Monte Vista Road in San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, United States.
It is a distribution pump station that conveys wastewater from local collection systems to regional treatment facilities, ensuring proper flow and pressure in the sewer network.
The facility is operated by Silicon Valley Clean Water, a public agency that provides wastewater collection and treatment services to communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
They are regulated by the California State Water Resources Control Board and regional boards, which enforce the Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, and state water quality standards.
Redundancy ensures continuous operation during power outages, equipment failures, or maintenance, preventing sewer overflows that could harm public health and the environment.
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