Besides replacing aged sections of the city’s pipeline, the new Walnut Station (shown in this rendering) is the most significant rehab project in the city’s water infrastructure, a $2.5 million investment that was partially funded by a federal grant.
Santa Ana Begins Construction On Its First “Green” Water Pump Station
What is a pump station?
A pump station pumps water into the city’s pipeline system from an underground storage reservoir.
Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency (PWA) is all about innovation, exceptional engineering performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. There’s no better example of this commitment than the renovation of Santa Ana’s oldest pump station located at Flower and 1st streets.
This outdated facility, built in 1953, has been leveled to the ground to make way for a new state-of-the-art facility that will operate with the latest technology and efficiency standards.
What are some of the improved features? The new Walnut Pump Station will capture rainwater, recycle run-off water, and use more efficient controls such as variable-frequency drives (VFDs) to reduce the amount of energy needed to pump the same amount of water.
In addition to being certified for its water and energy efficiency, it was awarded a silver rating by Envision, a third-party rating system used to evaluate and rate the community, environmental and economic benefits of construction projects.
Santa Ana residents can rest assure there will be no interruption of service as the City has other resources in its water system that will cover the gap during construction.
Once completed in May 2018, this project will improve the reliability of the Santa Ana’s water system and help ensure the City can handle emergencies such as fires.