It’s a fact most people don’t consider wastewater infrastructure. However, every house or commercial establishment, public facility, school, etc., depends on it. If sewer systems are functioning properly they remain out of sight. They could have immediate, costly and disruptive consequences if they fail. A properly-planned wastewater lift station is a vital element of modern-day infrastructure.
The power of gravity alone isn’t enough to transport wastewater to treatment facilities in a variety of locations. Pumping systems can be required because of changes in elevations or long pipe runs as well as flat terrain. Additionally, growing developments, changing terrains, and the need for sewer to move smoothly. Lift stations can bridge the gap and allow private and community developments to safely transport wastewater.
Every wastewater project has different demands
There are many sewer lift stations that have the same reason. A municipal station servicing a growing neighborhood has different needs than private commercial development or a industrial site that requires higher demands on wastewater conditions. The flow rates and layout of the site and access to maintenance as well as local design standards, all impact how the station is designed.
This is one reason why a customized design is so essential. Romtec Utilities builds each lift station based on the needs of a particular project instead of trying to to force all locations into the same standard. Some systems call for low-flow pumps in residential areas and others require industrial or municipal solutions that are built using advanced control systems and coatings.
Good design is about so much more than pumps
A wastewater lift station is not only a wet well or pump. It is an integrated system consisting of structural, electrical, mechanical and communications components. Pump selection and valve layout, control systems, coatings and flow monitoring technologies, operator access and control of odor all affect the station’s performance over time.
The most skilled wastewater engineers make a real difference. Unplanned systems can be functional, but cause problems with maintenance for years in addition to corrosion problems, inefficiency or service interruptions. A station that is well planned will not only function from the very first day, but it is also reliable for a long time.
Romtec Utilities creates complete wastewater systems that are tailored to every owner’s budget, their site’s requirements and long-term goals.
A more effective strategy will lead to a greater performance over the long-term
Some wastewater projects require more than a basic layout. A lift station can include several features based on the specific project. They could include polymer-concrete wells, odor control, odor suppression, grinder pumps and vaults that have bar screens, bypass pumping port, advanced communications system, etc. These options aren’t added for the sake complexity. In a lot of cases, they aid a station to last longer, run more efficiently, and reduce future maintenance problems.
This is one reason why early coordination during a project could be vital. Romtec Utilities provides integrated design support for all major lift station elements, which assists in reducing the cost of procurement and offers the team members a more clear path from idea to completion.
Lifts that are reliable protect budgets and communities
A reliable wastewater lift station safeguards public health, supports development, and keeps sewer systems operating without interruption. It also assists in protecting budgets for municipalities, developers and private property owners by reducing the need for emergency repairs, while reducing downtime and extending its life.
The best sewer lift stations are often the ones nobody notices because they simply do their job. This kind of performance begins with thoughtful engineering, custom-designed designs for each site, and a partner who is aware the fact that wastewater infrastructure isn’t one-size-fits-all. Romtec Utilities brings that level of expertise to every sanitary sewer lift station project and assists clients in creating systems that are designed to last instead of short-term ease of use.