Lift station upgraded to handle increased airport terminal traffic
Problem: The Portland International Airport is pursuing an ambitious project titled PDX Next, which expands the terminal from 20 to 35 million passengers per year. They needed to upgrade the old lift station, as at an airport of this size, solids make their way into the system, which can create costly damage or repairs.Solution: Romtec Utilities designed and supplied the new sewer interceptor lift station, which doubles the peak flow capacity. The station includes two in-line grinders that are prefabricated macerators that wastewater passes through to break down and reduce solids before entering
