The Town of Brownsburg is continuing its investment in critical infrastructure through the modernization of five wastewater lift stations across the community.

While these projects often happen behind the scenes, lift stations play an essential role in supporting public health, protecting infrastructure, and ensuring reliable wastewater service for residents and businesses each day. They are designed to move wastewater from lower to higher elevations when gravity flow is not possible, helping prevent sewer backups and transporting wastewater safely to treatment facilities. These systems are especially important in flat terrain and low-lying areas where wastewater cannot flow naturally on its own.

Four of the stations currently under construction were originally installed in the 1970s using “can” or dry pit technology, which was standard at the time. Although the systems served the community well for decades, the aging equipment has become increasingly difficult to maintain. Many components are no longer readily available, and the stations require personnel to climb 15 to 25 feet underground into confined spaces to perform maintenance and repairs.

The upgraded stations utilize modern submersible pump technology that improves both safety and reliability. The new systems allow crews to remove pumps from above ground using cranes, reducing the need for confined-space entry and improving maintenance efficiency. The stations also include modern controls, more readily available replacement parts, and quick-connect systems for emergency bypass pumping and generator connections.

A fifth lift station, located within Arbuckle Acres Park, is also being replaced due to the age and size limitations of the existing infrastructure. The new station will feature a larger wet well, improved storage capacity, safer working conditions for personnel, and updated emergency backup connections.

Construction will continue throughout the summer months, with overall project completion expected in August.