Sanitary Plant Tour - 1. Collection System
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Pump Station
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Wastewater is transported to the treatment plant via the collection system. This system consists of gravity sewer lines, pump stations and force main lines.
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Wastewater Pump
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The gravity system includes about 150 miles of pipes that range in size from 6 to 26 inches in diameter. These lines are inspected every two years. |
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Hydro-rodder
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About 25% of the lines are cleaned each year with a high-pressure cleaning device called a hydro-rodder. There are four main pump stations that are capable of pumping from 3,975 to 9,300 gallons per minute. The pump stations discharge into force main lines. There are about 7.5 miles of these pipes leading to the treatment plant. |
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