Overview
WOMACK & SONS CONSTRUCTION GROUP- STEEP BAYOU LIFT STATION is a distribution pump station in West Monroe, Louisiana, USA. It supports local wastewater management as part of the region's pumping infrastructure.
WOMACK & SONS CONSTRUCTION GROUP- STEEP BAYOU LIFT STATION is a distribution pump station located at 327 Wallace Rd in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. This operational facility plays a key role in the local wastewater collection system, helping to move sewage from lower to higher elevations for treatment. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which set standards for wastewater discharge and pump station reliability. Typical distribution pump stations in this region include backup power systems and telemetry for remote monitoring to ensure continuous operation. As part of the Steep Bayou watershed, this lift station helps prevent overflows and protects local water quality. Its location in a residential area underscores the importance of reliable pumping infrastructure for community sanitation and environmental health.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Steep Bayou watershed, which drains into the Ouachita River. Proper operation of this lift station is critical to preventing sanitary sewer overflows that could impact local waterways and ecosystems. The region's humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall events increases the importance of reliable pumping capacity to handle stormwater infiltration and inflow.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 327 Wallace Rd, West Monroe, Louisiana 70000, USA, in Ouachita Parish.
It is a distribution pump station (lift station) that moves wastewater from lower to higher elevations within the collection system.
Typically such facilities are operated by the local wastewater utility or a contracted private company.
Lift stations in Louisiana must comply with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's wastewater regulations and the Clean Water Act, including requirements for backup power, alarm systems, and spill prevention.
It helps prevent sewage overflows into Steep Bayou and the Ouachita River, protecting water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
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