In the News: Lewis Profiles Crum Creek Wastewater Pumping Station in WE&T Magazine

The Crum Creek Wastewater Pumping Station in Philadelphia faced frequent flood damage and service outages, prompting a major upgrade to enhance efficiency, safety, and resilience. The overhaul increased the station’s capacity from 16 to 24 million gallons per day while modernizing its infrastructure.

In his article “Next-Gen Pump Stations,” published in Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) magazine on page 55, Nick Lewis, PE, PMP, ENV SP, Assoc. DBIA, explores the engineering solutions used to overcome site constraints and aging infrastructure challenges. He highlights the importance of construction sequencing during design and innovative approaches to improve safety and reduce maintenance—ensuring long-term operational reliability.