Portola Pump Station Evaluation

Client

Sewer Authority Mid-Coastsid

Location

EL GRANADA, CA

Project Description

SRT performed a feasibility study for the replacement of pumps at Portola Pump Station. The pump station operated three (3) large‐capacity centrifugal pump and one (1) small‐capacity centrifugal pump, which SRT proposed to replace with three (3) three large non‐clog centrifugal pumps driven by a submersible motor and one (1) chopper pump.

Unique Challenges

  • Condition assessments often leave need for multi-disciplinary action and recommendations for capital improvements that need to be approved by several utility departments.

Value Added By SRT

SRT provided several recommendations for pump station improvement, giving our client a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and consequences of various approaches.