Abstract: One or more embodiments of a device for providing a structure for a person to enter and exit a pool and support plumbing for the pool are disclosed. The structure includes a step structure, suction plumbing, and return plumbing. The step structure includes steps and a support structure configured to support the steps. The suction plumbing is fixed to the step structure and includes a first high point. The suction plumbing also includes a suction outlet below the first highpoint. The suction plumbing is arranged to pull water via the suction outlet and the first high point. The return plumbing is separate from the suction plumbing and is fixed to the step structure. The return plumbing includes a second high point and a return outlet. The return plumbing is arranged to output water via the second high point and the return outlet.