Abstract text

A vacuum sewage system is provided having a sump pit (12) and a collection station (20) connected by a conduit (22). When a vacuum interface valve (30) is opened sewage is transported from the sump pit to the collection station by a pressure differential. A valve position sensor (40) associated with the valve is sensed by a valve monitoring system. The monitoring system is adapted to broadcast a wireless signal of valve status. A computer receives the broadcast signal and notifies an operator of the valve condition.