Romtec Utilities designed and supplied a wastewater pump station for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Mary D. Nichols Campus in Riverside, California. The campus is a major research and vehicle emissions testing facility in Riverside County. The facility needed a reliable wastewater pump station to collect and move wastewater for daily operations. Romtec Utilities provided a complete packaged wastewater lift station with engineering, system manufacturing, construction support, startup help, and owner training.

The CARB Mary D. Nichols Campus is about one hour east of Los Angeles. The campus serves as a Southern California headquarters for air quality research, vehicle emissions testing, and environmental policy work. It includes labs, vehicle test cells, office space, public areas, and support facilities. Project teams designed the campus to meet LEED Platinum certification, CalGreen Tier 2 standards, and zero-net energy goals. Because the campus focuses on sustainability and reliable operation, it needed a wastewater pumping station built for long-term use.

The CARB wastewater pump station project brought together public agencies, engineers, contractors, and specialty suppliers. Each group helped support the larger campus and its utility needs.

The Department of General Services Real Estate Services Division served as the project owner and provides facility and real estate services for California state agencies. Hensel Phelps acted as the general contractor for the CARB campus. Apple Valley Construction supported the wastewater pump station work, while KPFF Los Angeles provided civil and structural engineering services. Cheryl’s Construction Group completed the underground installation work and served as Romtec Utilities’ direct customer.

Romtec Utilities worked closely with the project team to deliver a wastewater pumping system that met the facility’s needs and supported the campus’s sustainability goals.

Romtec Utilities designed the wastewater lift station as a complete packaged pumping system to manage wastewater flows from the CARB facility. The system uses strong precast structures, dependable submersible pumps, and proven controls. Together, these parts help move wastewater with minimal maintenance.

The wastewater pump station includes these key components:
– Precast 6-foot inside-diameter wet well, approximately 20 feet deep
– Precast Model 577 valve vault
– Duplex 5 HP Ebara submersible wastewater pumps
– Aircraft-rated access hatch
– Drop bowl assembly
– Alternator relay control system
– Four NOLTA float switches for primary level sensing
– NEMA 4 painted steel control enclosure

The duplex pump setup gives the sanitary sewer lift station backup pumping capacity and flexible operation. As wastewater enters the wet well, float switches watch the water level and turn the pumps on when needed. The alternator relay balances run time between both pumps, which helps extend equipment life and keep wastewater moving.

Romtec Utilities selected the aircraft-rated access hatch to meet the site’s access and loading needs. The precast wet well, valve vault, and packaged lift station help the system handle tough site conditions and support long-term service.

The wastewater pump station can pump about 350 gallons per minute. This capacity helps support the CARB campus in Riverside, CA.

Romtec Utilities delivered a complete wastewater pump station package. The work went beyond equipment manufacturing. Romtec Utilities supported the project from design and engineering through startup, which helped simplify coordination for the contractors and owner.

Romtec Utilities provided:
– Pump station design and engineering
– Complete packaged pump station supply and delivery
– Packaged pump station manufacturing
– On-site construction advising
– On-site startup management and training

Romtec Utilities supplied a complete engineered package to help streamline purchasing, reduce coordination issues, and support an efficient installation. This approach matched the pumps, structures, controls, valves, and accessories so they could work together as one wastewater collection system.

The California Air Resources Board campus supports research, testing, and programs that improve air quality and reduce harmful emissions. The Riverside facility brings labs, testing areas, offices, and public spaces together on one high-performance campus. Because the facility focuses on environmental leadership, it needs dependable wastewater infrastructure every day.

Romtec Utilities designed and supplied the wastewater lift station to move wastewater safely through the site’s sanitary sewer system. Most people do not see wastewater systems, but these systems help keep institutional, municipal, and government facilities running without interruption.

The wastewater pumping station supports the campus’s goals for innovation, sustainability, and public service. Romtec Utilities’ packaged pump station gives the facility reliable infrastructure for long-term operation.

This Riverside wastewater pump station project shows how Romtec Utilities delivers complete pumping solutions for complex institutional, municipal, and government facilities. Romtec Utilities worked with contractors, engineers, and public agencies to provide a custom system for the CARB Mary D. Nichols Campus.

Romtec Utilities designs and supplies wastewater lift stations, sewer pump stations, and packaged wastewater pumping systems for projects across the United States. Romtec Utilities engineers each system for reliable performance, efficient operation, and long-term use. Partner with Romtec Utilities to design a custom wastewater pump station that supports your site needs, performance goals, and daily operation.