The wastewater infrastructure isn’t something that is thought of by people but it is a factor in every office, home, public school and other building. When sewer systems are functioning properly, they stay away from sight and out of mind. If they fail, effects can be costly disruption, or even immediate. A properly-planned wastewater lift station is an an essential part of the modern infrastructure.
Gravity alone is not sufficient to transport wastewater from many locations. Pumping systems are often required due to the change in elevation as well as long pipe runs and flat terrain. Furthermore, the growth of developments are a result of changing terrains and the need for sewer to flow reliably. Lift stations bridge that gap, allowing communities and private developments move wastewater efficiently and in a safe manner.
Every wastewater project has different needs
There are many sewer lift stations that are constructed for the same purpose. Municipal stations that serve growing communities have different requirements than private industrial or commercial sites that have more challenging wastewater requirements. The flow rates and layout of the site and access to maintenance as well as local design standards all impact how the station is constructed.
This is one reason that a custom design is essential. Romtec Utilities customizes each sanitary sewer pump station in order to meet the unique needs of every project. We don’t try to put every project into the same standard package. Certain systems require low-flow pumps in residential areas some require industrial or municipal solutions that are built using advanced control systems and coatings.
Pumps are just one component of a well-designed design.
A wastewater lift station is not just a wet-well and pump. It’s a complete system that consists of mechanical, electrical, structural and communications components. Pump selection and valve layout, control systems, coatings and flow monitoring technologies, access to the operator each affect the performance of the station in the course of time.
The best wastewater designers can make an impact. If a poorly designed system is not planned, it may technically work but it could lead to many years of headaches with maintenance and corrosion issues and operational inefficiencies or disruptions to services. A station that is well planned will not only function in the initial day, but will also remain reliable for a long time.
Romtec Utilities designs complete wastewater systems for municipalities, sewer districts engineers, developers, and private companies, adjusting each station to the site’s requirements, budget and long-term goals of the owner.
A more strategic approach will lead to a more successful long-term performance
Certain wastewater facilities require more than the standard station layout. Lift stations can have a variety of features depending upon the type of project. These may include polymer-concrete wells as well as odor control, suppression, grinder pumps, and vaults with bar screens bypass ports for pumping, an advanced communication system, and so on. These functions aren’t just added to increase complexity. They are often what make an equipment run more efficiently and last longer.
It is for this reason that coordination from the beginning of a project is so important. Romtec Utilities offers integrated design assistance for the most important components of a lift station. This makes it easier to manage procurement and allows the project teams a more clear route from concept to construction.
The reliability of lift stations is essential to protect communities and budgets
A reliable and dependable wastewater lift station is crucial to protecting the health of the public, encouraging growth and ensuring that sewer systems do not get interrupted. It also protects budgets for municipalities, developers and private owners by reducing the need for emergency repairs, while reducing downtime, and prolonging its lifespan.
The best sewer lift stations are often the ones nobody notices because they simply do their job. The way to achieve this kind of performance begins with a thoughtful engineering approach, custom-designed designs for each site, and an experienced partner who realizes that wastewater infrastructure cannot be one-size-fits-all. Romtec Utilities offers this expertise for every project involving an sanitary sewer lift-station helping clients build systems that will be reliable for a long time rather than just convenient.
