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The Highway 54 Pump Station Project was awarded to J.C. Industries, Inc. in January, 2006 for $2,372,695. This project will replace the old and unreliable pump station located north of Renn's Lake in Cole County. The new Highway 54 Pump Station will have storage capacity to eliminate wet weather overflows and have the performance capacity to accommodate growth in the drainage basin. This project is scheduled to be complete in December, 2006. In 2004, rehabilitation of sanitary sewers in the basin was conducted to reduce infiltration and inflow, increase reliability of the collection system, and optimize the required design flow of the pump station.
As of January, 2006 design is being completed on the new Green Meadow Pump Station Project. This project will replace two (2) old and unreliable pump stations with a single pump station. The new Green Meadow Pump Station will have storage capacity to eliminate wet weather overflows and have the performance capacity to accommodate growth in two drainage basins. In 2004, rehabilitation of sanitary sewers in the basin was conducted to reduce infiltration and inflow and optimize the required design flow of the pump station.
The Hayselton Pump Station, located at the intersection of Hayselton Drive and Riverwood Drive, is the oldest active pump station in the collection system. Originally constructed in the 1930's, this station is unreliable and cannot meet wet weather induced peak inflows. It is also in a location that does not allow construction of peak flow storage. A new pump station is planned to the east of this location that will serve the entire drainage basin and eliminate wet weather overflows. In 2004, rehabilitation of sanitary sewers in the basin was conducted to make the collection system more reliable and reduce infiltration and inflow to the pump station.
A majority of the cost of these projects is financed through low interest loan money acquired through the Missouri State Revolving Loan Fund.
The City of Jefferson provides regional wastewater (sewage) collection and treatment for the citizens inside the corporate limits of Jefferson City, parts of Cole County between Jefferson City and St. Martins including Apache Flats, Westview Heights, and other subdivisions.
In the course of normal operations, sewer lines are subject to unforeseen blockages due to vandalism, grease build-up, root growth and inappropriate disposal of material. These can result in backups into properties when they occur. The extent of water backup damage can be compounded during wet weather conditions due to leaks into the sewer system. Properties in low lying areas may be more prone to such occurrences.
There are some steps home owners and businesses can take to minimize the chances of damage to property such as installation of backflow valves where there may be more than a single occurrence in five years. Insurance riders are likewise available to cover costs of damage.
Call the City first if you experience drainage problems in your sanitary sewer, call the city for assistance especially if water is backing into your property and there is no water usage on the premises. (573) 634-6455
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