Riverside Lift Station Opens

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Riverside Lift Station Facts

• The Riverside Lift Station is a pumping station that moves wastewater from a lower elevation up to the wastewater treatment plant.

• The new lift station serves more than 50% of St. Charles households.

• Lift stations are important for several reasons, including:

o Efficient wastewater management

o Preventing flooding and backups

o Reducing the risk of system failures

o Supporting urban development and infrastructure expansion

o Preventing health hazards associated with untreated sewage

Project Details

• The $14.8M project was funded by the IEPA Low-Interest Loan Program.

• The project launched June 22, 2022, and was completed Spring 2024.

Design: Trotter Associates

Construction: Whittaker Construction & Excavating, Inc.

• The new lift station includes a new dual wet well concrete structure, with the capacity to pump 35 million gallons per day. This is an increase of 15.3M gallons per day.

• The lift station is integrated into the existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system. A new emergency, back-up generator, as well as a new odor control system also has been installed.

New Lift Station Replaced an Aging Facility

The new lift station replaced the former station originally located across the street along the Fox River. The original station was built on top of an old wastewater treatment plant, with some parts of the plant, including its underground tanks, built in the early 1920s.

Public Area Additions

As part of the project, the area around the lift station was improved. The historic Jones Law Office sits adjacent to the site. New amenities were added including public restrooms, sitting areas, and walking paths.

When

Location

Riverside Lift Station, Riverside Avenue (IL Rt. 25) & Devereaux Way, St. Charles, IL, 60174, View Map