Generator and elevator installation

The generator and elevator installation project began in April 2023 and was completed as of December 2024.

Project benefits

• Maintaining wastewater service in the event of a power outage
• Providing safe access for operations employees
• Preventing overflows into nearby water bodies
• Protecting community health and the environment.

Installing a backup generator will keep the pump station operating if the power goes out

The purpose of the project is to install a backup generator and fuel tank at the pump station. Currently, there is no permanent backup power supply to the pump station. During power outages, untreated wastewater overflows into the White River to prevent backups into homes and businesses. The new backup generator will provide power to the pump station for up to 24 hours during a power outage. Having a reliable backup power source is necessary to protect community health and the environment during power outages.

A new elevator will keep crews safe

Also, the elevator will be replaced to ensure the safety of our operations crew. The current elevator is unreliable. Elevator failures lead to emergency ladder use; however, it is difficult to climb because the ladder rungs are greasy and blocked by elevator chains.

Learn more about the facility replacement project underway at the Lakeland Hills Pump Station.