Environmental impact of sewage pump stations on residential areas: A review study

Sewage pump stations SPS usually represent a principal item of sewerage system. As other construction sites, adverse environmental impact of SPS construction phase may be controlled, but the operational phase represents continuous potential source of pollution. The SPS within a city have environmental impact on nearby residential areas through different means and levels. The most important mean is effecting surrounding air quality, especially, with gases like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. Water quality effect is also potential impact, followed by noise, then land pollution. Impact on culture heritage and landscape are also considered. These impacts enforce restrictions while selecting locations to construct SPS within a city. Attention is paid towards keeping city activities, especially those related to residential areas, at safe distance from the impact. The Iraqi sewerage code contains useful limitations for the SPS distances from a verity of activities related to residential areas.