Queen Lane Raw Water Pump Station Upgrades

Overview

This project upgrades the Queen Lane Raw Water Pump Station. This pump station sends unfiltered water from the Schuylkill River to the Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant. There, the water is cleaned and made safe for the public before being distributed throughout the city. The pump station includes essential equipment – pumps, pipes, and electrical systems – that keep clean water flowing.

The Queen Lane Raw Water Pump Station was originally built in the early 1900’s. Since then, the pump station has undergone some upgrades to maintain and replace equipment. Yet, the aging equipment is reaching the end of its useful life. Additionally, the pump station is next to the Schuylkill River in an area that frequently floods. This work will prevent flooding emergencies and modernize the pump station with new equipment.

We’re completing these improvements through multiple projects:

Project #64072:

• Installing emergency power generators
• Elevating new electrical equipment above the FEMA 500-year flood level.

Project #64122:

• Replacing pumps, piping, and electrical systems that are nearing the end of their service life.

Project #64092:

• Improving the raw water intake and piping alongside the Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant Replacement. The details of this project are still being finalized.

These upgrades will make the system more reliable, easier to maintain, and more climate resilient.

What is the Water Revitalization Plan (WRP)?

The WRP is Philadelphia’s multi-decade plan to strengthen and upgrade essential drinking water infrastructure. From upgraded facilities to new water mains, the WRP will improve our water system. There are dozens of projects included in the WRP which will benefit all neighborhoods across Philadelphia. Learn more about the Water Revitalization Plan –>