A sanitary-sewer station in the Orchard Glen subdivision south of Fargo had to be pumped out due to concerns about high water on Saturday, but it caused area homes little trouble, a Fargo sewer official said.
Worried that floodwaters could overwhelm the lift station, crews put a pump at the lift station Saturday night, said Peter Bilstad, superintendent of Fargo's wastewater plant.
The station serves about 10 homes in the area, none of which reported backup, Bilstad said. Floods often threaten the lift station, so most area houses have flaps installed that prevent sewer backup, he said.
The station is outside of city limits, instead part of the Southeast Cass Sewer District, but Bilstad said it is maintained by the city.
