What is the primary purpose of a lift station in wastewater management?

The primary purpose of a lift station in wastewater management is to pump wastewater. A lift station is specifically designed to move wastewater from a lower elevation to a higher elevation, allowing it to be transported through a gravity-fed sewer system or to be directed to a treatment facility. This pumping mechanism is essential in areas where the natural topography does not allow sewage to flow by gravity, such as in low-lying regions or where wastewater needs to be lifted to a higher level for further processing.

In contrast, while storage units may temporarily hold wastewater, they do not possess the pumping capabilities of a lift station. Treatment facilities conduct processes to clean wastewater, but this function is not what a lift station performs. Monitoring system pressure is also important in wastewater management, but it is a secondary function that supports the operation of the lift station rather than its primary purpose.