A school sewer lift station was designed and supplied by Romtec Utilities for a new aquatics center at Paso Robles High School in Paso Robles, California. This project required a reliable wastewater system to support the new facility while coordinating with multiple project partners and meeting state review requirements.

Romtec Utilities worked closely with the engineer and project team to deliver a complete lift station design that supports the aquatics center while fitting into the larger school development. The result is a compact and efficient system that provides dependable wastewater management for the campus.

Paso Robles is a growing city in central California known for its schools, recreation, and continued development. Paso Robles High School plays an important role in the area by providing educational and athletic opportunities for students.

The new aquatics center expands the campus by providing swimming programs, athletic training, and community recreation opportunities. Because of the addition of this new facility, additional wastewater infrastructure was necessary.

The school wastewater lift station supports this new facility by handling water from locker rooms, showers, and other related uses. This helps maintain reliable operations across the campus.

The project focuses on supporting a new aquatics center at Paso Robles High School. Aquatics facilities generate consistent wastewater flows and require dependable pumping systems to transport wastewater efficiently.

North Coast Engineering brought Romtec Utilities onto the project to assist with the lift station design. The team supported the project review process and provided plans and specifications needed for approval.

This project required coordination between multiple groups, including the engineer, aquatics consultants, and contractor. Early collaboration helped ensure the school sewer lift station would meet the needs of the facility while aligning with the overall project.

The school sewer lift station was designed as a compact, efficient system that fits the needs of the site.

Key features of the system include:

• Precast wet well for wastewater storage
• Valve vault for system control and maintenance access
• PVC piping for durability and long-term performance
• Duplex submersible pump configuration
• Control panel for automatic operation

The system uses two 2 horsepower pumps in a duplex setup. One pump provides primary operation, while the second serves as a backup. This ensures reliable performance while maintaining a simple design.

The lift station is designed to handle 90 gallons per minute, with a total dynamic head of 17.65 feet. This capacity matches the expected wastewater flows for the aquatics center and keeps the system efficient.

Level sensing is handled by a pressure transducer, with float switches used as backup. This combination ensures accurate level control and dependable operation.

One of the main challenges was designing a school sewer lift station that met the needs of the aquatics center without being oversized.

Because the system handles relatively low flow, it was important to properly size the system. Oversizing the lift station could lead to higher costs and unnecessary complexity.

Another challenge was coordinating across multiple teams. The project involved engineers, contractors, and aquatics specialists, all working together on a larger construction effort. Coordinating these teams required clear communication and planning.

The review process also required detailed engineering plans and specifications. Providing accurate documentation was critical to moving the project forward.

Romtec Utilities addressed these challenges by focusing on a simple and effective design for the school wastewater lift station.

The duplex pump system provides reliability while keeping operation simple and efficient. By designing the system around the actual flow requirements, the team avoided unnecessary cost and complexity.

Romtec worked closely with the engineer throughout the design phase and provided plans to facilitate the review process. This helped ensure the system could be approved and integrated into the project without delays.

Supplying the lift station as a complete packaged system also helped to simplify construction. The integrated design ensured all components were compatible and ready for installation.

This approach supports long-term performance while making the system easier to operate and maintain.

This project was completed through collaboration between several partners:

• End Owner: Paso Robles School District
• Civil Engineer: North Coast Engineering
• General Contractor: Harris Construction
• Installing Contractor: McCall / Emcor
• Pump System Provider: Romtec Utilities

Romtec Utilities worked closely with each project partner throughout the design process to deliver a school sewer lift station that meets project requirements and supports the new aquatics center.

The aquatics center project at Paso Robles High School demonstrates how a school wastewater lift station can support new campus infrastructure with a reliable and efficient solution.

By focusing on a right-sized design and strong coordination, the system meets performance needs while remaining simple and cost-effective. The completed pump system provides dependable operation for the aquatics facility and supports long-term use on the campus.

This project highlights the value of thoughtful engineering and collaboration when designing infrastructure for educational facilities.