The Royal Valley development in Kitsap County, Washington needed dependable wastewater infrastructure to support new residential and commercial growth. Romtec Utilities designed and supplied a complete wastewater pump station engineered to meet municipal standards, site-specific hydraulic conditions, and long-term operational needs.

Romtec Utilities worked with the project team to deliver a fully integrated packaged pump station that simplified coordination between the developer, county, engineers, contractors, and controls team. The prefabricated system included the major structural, mechanical, electrical, and control components needed for a complete wastewater lift station package.

From preliminary design through delivery, installation support, startup, testing, and training, Romtec Utilities provided a coordinated wastewater pump station solution built for reliable service in a growing Kitsap County community.

Kitsap County sits in western Washington across Puget Sound from Seattle. The area includes established communities, expanding neighborhoods, commercial development, and environmentally sensitive waterways that rely on reliable public infrastructure.

The Royal Valley development was planned to support new homes, commercial space, and the infrastructure required for continued community growth. A dependable wastewater pump station was essential to collect sewage flows from the development and move them safely through the collection system.

Because of the site layout, elevation changes, and long force main, gravity alone could not move wastewater efficiently. The project required a properly engineered sewer lift station capable of lifting and conveying flows while meeting county expectations for reliability, maintainability, and long-term performance.

A wastewater pump station is used when sewage cannot flow by gravity alone. In residential and commercial developments, these systems move wastewater through collection networks where pipelines must cross long distances, overcome elevation changes, or connect to existing public infrastructure.

For Royal Valley, the pump station provides the lifting capacity needed to transport wastewater from the development to the proper downstream connection. A properly designed system helps prevent backups, supports daily service demands, and protects public health and the surrounding environment.

Installing the wastewater pump station during development also supports future ownership and operation. By meeting municipal standards from the start, the system helps reduce long-term maintenance concerns and gives local operators a reliable asset for continued growth.

The Royal Valley wastewater pump station was designed as a complete, integrated system. Every component was engineered and supplied as part of one package to ensure compatibility and long-term reliability.

The system included all major elements needed for operations, including the wet well structure, pumps, piping, control systems, and electrical components.

Key system details included:

• Peak flow capacity: 360 gallons per minute
• Single pump capacity: 360 gallons per minute
• Total dynamic head: 108 feet
• Maximum pump starts: 8 starts per hour
• Pump cycle time: 7.5 minutes

These design values supported efficient operation, helped reduce unnecessary pump wear, and provided the capacity needed to serve the development’s expected wastewater flows.

A protective above-ground enclosure was also installed to house electrical and control equipment. The structure, provided by Romtec, Inc., protects sensitive components from weather exposure and supports long-term pump station performance.

The Royal Valley wastewater pump station required a carefully engineered solution to address several design, hydraulic, and operational challenges:

• Balancing flow and pumping efficiency: The system needed to handle a peak inflow rate of 360 gallons per minute while maintaining efficient pump cycling and minimizing wear.
• High total dynamic head: With a total dynamic head of 108 feet, the project required precise pump selection and hydraulic calculations to ensure consistent performance.
• Compact wet well requirements: The design called for optimized active storage volume and operating depth within a compact footprint, requiring careful wet well sizing.
• Integration with existing infrastructure: The pump station needed to discharge into an existing single force main extending more than 8,400 feet, creating additional considerations for pressure, discharge elevation, and system performance.

Additionally, coordination between multiple stakeholders, including civil engineers, contractors, and the SCADA integrator, required a flexible and well-documented design approach to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Romtec Utilities provided a comprehensive, prefabricated wastewater pump station designed specifically for the Royal Valley project. As the packaged pump station supplier, Romtec Utilities handled the system design, manufacturing, delivery, and support needed to keep the project moving efficiently.

Romtec Utilities delivered a fully integrated system that included:

• Wet well structure and internal piping
• Pumps and mechanical equipment
• Control panel and electrical schematics
• Valves, appurtenances, and associated pump station equipment

Romtec Utilities’ scope extended beyond design and manufacturing to include critical implementation support:

• Delivery of the prefabricated system directly to the job site
• On-site support during underground installation
• Oversight of startup, testing, and operator training procedures

This comprehensive involvement helps ensure proper installation and long-term reliability of the system.

The Royal Valley wastewater pump station project involved several experienced partners:

Owner: Kitsap County

Developer: The Rush Companies

Civil engineer: NL Olson

Electrical contractor: MB Electric

Contractor: RPD

Control system integrator: QCC

Many of these partners have worked together on previous projects. This experience helped improve communication, reduce delays, and support a smooth construction process.

Romtec Utilities has worked with Kitsap County on past projects, building a strong relationship based on quality and reliability. This trust played a vital role in the success of the Royal Valley pump station.

The Royal Valley wastewater pump station provides Kitsap County with a durable and efficient solution for managing sewage flows within the development. By delivering a fully integrated, prefabricated system, Romtec Utilities minimized installation complexity and reduced project timelines while ensuring high-quality performance.

The successful execution of this project highlights Romtec Utilities’ ability to:

• Deliver turnkey wastewater pump station solutions
• Collaborate effectively with repeat clients and contractors
• Engineer systems to meet complex hydraulic and site-specific requirements
• Provide end-to-end support from design through commissioning

Romtec Utilities continues to be a trusted partner for wastewater infrastructure projects across the United States. For the Royal Valley project, Romtec Utilities’ experience with prefabricated pump stations, custom engineering, and coordinated project support helped deliver a complete system tailored to the needs of Kitsap County and the development team.

Need a wastewater pump station for a residential, commercial, or municipal project? Romtec Utilities can help evaluate your flow requirements, site conditions, and project goals to design a complete packaged pump station solution built for long-term performance.