CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | Wastewater

Lift Station No. 1 Ventilation System Replacement

Lift Station No. 1.

DESCRIPTION

PROJECT ID: S 7.0
ESTIMATED COST: $60,000
ACTUAL COST: $58,000
  • Installs a new ventilation system and carbon filter on the vent discharge point
  • Will minimize odors and reduce maintenance time and costs

WHY IT’S NEEDED

Life station ventilation systems are extremely important to safeguard the lives of wastewater operators. Hydrogen sulfide gas is dangerous and corrosive, endangering life and shortening equipment life. The system should be replaced to protect workers and maximize the life of components of the lift station.

PROJECT STATUS:
Complete
PROJECT MILESTONES

July 2020

Work has begun on this project, but due to Covid-19, sourcing qualified contractors has been a challenge.  Work will continue in to Fiscal Year 2020-21.

January 2021

The ventilation project is completed along with a new air scrubber and piping, sheet metal work, and a new motor and fan.

LAST UPDATED: 02/09/21

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