Overview
WARD BASIN ROAD LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN is an operational distribution pump station in Milton, Florida, serving the Santa Rosa County wastewater infrastructure.
WARD BASIN ROAD LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN is a distribution pump station located in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. It is part of the wastewater collection system, designed to lift and convey wastewater to higher elevations for treatment. The facility is currently operational and supports the local community's sanitation needs. As a lift station, this facility utilizes pumps to move wastewater through force mains under pressure. In Florida, such infrastructure is regulated under state water and wastewater rules, including the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-600 for wastewater facilities. The station's design and operation follow standard practices for medium-scale lift stations common in the region. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in preventing sewage overflows and protecting local water bodies. By efficiently transporting wastewater, it reduces the risk of contamination to nearby ecosystems and supports public health. The station's location in Santa Rosa County, near the Blackwater River, underscores its importance in maintaining water quality in the area.
Environmental context
The facility operates in a region with sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including the Blackwater River and Escambia Bay. Proper wastewater conveyance is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these water bodies. The lift station's force main system helps mitigate risks of spills and overflows, supporting local environmental health.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States, with coordinates 30.6225, -87.0214.
Lift stations pump wastewater from lower to higher elevations, allowing it to flow by gravity to treatment plants. This one serves the Milton area.
The operator is not publicly listed, but typically such facilities are operated by the local utility or county government, such as Santa Rosa County.
Florida lift stations must comply with the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-600 for wastewater facilities, including design, operation, and maintenance standards.
By preventing sewage overflows, it protects nearby water bodies like the Blackwater River from contamination, supporting local water quality and ecosystems.
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