Overview
STONECREST SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (LITHONIA NO. 1 PUMP STATION) is an operational distribution pump station in Lithonia, Georgia, serving the DeKalb County sanitary sewer system.
STONECREST SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (LITHONIA NO. 1 PUMP STATION) is a distribution pump station located at 7891 Union Grove Rd, Lithonia, Georgia, United States. It is part of the sanitary sewer infrastructure for DeKalb County and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the Clean Water Act, which govern wastewater collection and treatment. As a distribution pump station, it plays a key role in conveying wastewater from the service area to treatment facilities. The NAICS code 236210 indicates industrial building construction, suggesting the station may be part of a recent improvement project. This pump station supports the sanitary sewer system for the Stonecrest area, ensuring reliable wastewater transport. Its operation is critical for public health and environmental protection in the rapidly growing Atlanta metropolitan region. The facility contributes to the resilience of the local wastewater infrastructure.
Environmental context
The pump station operates in the Piedmont region of Georgia, characterized by clay soils and rolling hills. Proper wastewater management is essential to prevent contamination of local waterways, including the South River and its tributaries. The facility's role in conveying sewage to treatment plants helps protect water quality in the Ocmulgee River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The pump station is located at 7891 Union Grove Rd, Lithonia, Georgia 30058, United States, in DeKalb County.
A distribution pump station lifts and conveys wastewater from lower to higher elevations, allowing it to flow by gravity to a treatment plant or further pumping stations.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regulates wastewater collection and treatment under the state's Water Quality Control Act, with oversight from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Regular maintenance includes checking pumps, motors, and controls; cleaning wet wells; inspecting electrical systems; and testing backup power to ensure reliable operation.
It supports the sanitary sewer system for the Stonecrest area, helping to manage wastewater from residential and commercial properties and protect public health and the environment.
Other Distribution Pump Station plants in United States · 6 nearby