[April 19, 2013]
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Inside the new pump station, Schonauer talked
about how the system operates. One interesting point is that
what is seen inside the building is only a small portion of the
system. For example, Schonauer explained that the top ends of
the pumps don't really represent their size. In all, there is
another 16 feet below the floor for each pump. When asked
about the skylights centered directly above each pump, he said they
were actually hatches. If a pump has to be worked on, a crane
would have to be brought in, the hatch would be opened, and the pump
would be raised through the roof of the building.
Pictures by Nila Smith |