As such, there are a number of different pumps which can be used on wells, each with their own usage scenarios and optimal deployments.  In this article, we wanted to briefly touch on some of the most common types.

Typical Pumps Used in Wells

1 – Shallow Well Pumps

As the name suggests, these are smaller pumps designed specifically for situations where the water is near to the ground.  They rarely pump liquids upwards more than about 20-25 feet.  These are non-submersible pumps, placed just outside the well housing for easy access.  If needed, it’s possible to add boosters or extra water-pressure tanks to boost the flow.

2 – Jet Pumps

Jet pumps are also non-submersible and can be designed for shallow 25-foot wells, or for deeper wells, of around 100-110 feet.  Either way, the method of operation is about the same.  Jet pumps use impellers to create suction which draws the liquid upward.  The liquid is sent through narrow tubes which increase its pressure and speed, helping it move upwards.  For deeper wells, extra ejector assemblies may be used to add more energy to the system.

3 – Submersible Pumps

Submersible pumps are almost exclusively used in deeper wells, generally when the well is at least 90 feet deep.  The pumping mechanism is located near or at the bottom of the well, while being attached to a power source at the top.  These pumps use a series of impellers to pull the water in, then send it upwards in stages to maintain pressure.

4 – Lift Station Pumps

Lift station pumps are most typically seen in wastewater treatment and are built to handle thicker liquids to other pumps.  Wastewater typically moves through a series of holding tanks, with the most unclean fluid kept at the lowest point in the system, allowing solids to settle to the bottom.  So, lift station pumps are designed to move the lighter liquid part of the material upwards and into higher-elevation tanks.

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Know the Flood Risk in Your Area

Firstly, and most importantly, you should understand the flood risk in your area, as flooding can occur in any season. However, more areas are prone to flooding than others, so understanding how yours is affected by floods is essential. Those living near lakes or rivers are especially susceptible. These areas, also known as floodplains, can fill with water when snow melts or with excess rainfall. Those living in coastal areas also frequently experience flooding.

Floodproofing Techniques

If you live in a flood-prone area and want to do what you can to minimize damage should a flood occur, there are several things you can do. First, elevate all of your electrical outlets and appliances, such as your HVAC and other components. This will keep your utilities safe in a flooding event. Waterproofing your basement is also important and investing in a lift station pump, and performing regular inspections is key.

It’s recommended to have your pump tested every few months if you live in a flood-prone area. Professionals will inspect it and check to ensure it’s actually discharging water, as well as any signs it’s in need of parts replacement.

Having an Exit Strategy

If the unthinkable should happen and you need to leave your home in a flooding event, it’s important to have an exit strategy already in place that all of your employees or family members are familiar with. Know where you need to go and what safe roadways to take in case of a flash flood.

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Lift station pump are a critical component in a wastewater plant, and the job they do is quite impressive: moving high volumes of water from lower to higher places, despite the force of gravity trying to prevent this.

How Wastewater Lift Stations and Pumps Work

Typical sewage systems do everything possible to keep the wastewater flowing downwards so that the force of gravity does most of the work in maintaining the flow.  This makes sewers low-cost to run.

However, this creates a problem: once the wastewater arrives at a sewage processing plant, it’s at the bottom of its journey.  These stations are often built within valleys and other places of low elevation, specifically to receive all the wastewater flowing down to them.  But eventually, what goes down must come up, at least if it’s going to get pumped back out into the city after treatment.

The incoming wastewater first flows into a “wet well,” which is a storage tank where most of the solids and particulate matter are separated from the water.  Once the water reaches a certain volume and has achieved acceptable levels of cleanliness, it’s sent into a series of high-pressure lift station pumps to start the water back on its journey upwards.

Even the smallest municipal lift stations are capable of pumping dozens of gallons of water per minute, and some of the largest wastewater plants can move hundreds of thousands of gallons per minute!

This requires extremely large, powerful pumps backed up by air compressors that help push the water upwards.  Often, the workload is so high that these systems need multiple pumps, spreading out the load so that some pumps can rest and cool down.  These stations may also utilize variable-flow pumps, again with the purpose of making sure the pumps never overheat or fail from overuse.  Either way, having plenty of pumps and failover backup units is a must.

FloRight Pump & Controls Can Help

FloRight Pump & Controls has helped municipalities across America build and maintain their wastewater plants.  If you are having issues with a lift station pump, or any other pumping apparatus within a wastewater plant, contact us for assistance.

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