Session #4: Eliminating the Wet Well with Direct In-Line Pumping

Expires Wed Mar 19 2025

Overview:

Universally, submersible pump stations require unclogging and cleaning from a common villain: flushable wipes. With direct in-line pumping system there is now a solution, which eliminates the root cause of this issue: the wet well. We will discuss what causes wet well issues and share case studies including a 320-unit condominium with a grocery store and restaurant that experienced regular pump faults. Building management needed a robust and maintenance-free solution and moved from submersible pumps to a new direct inline pumping system.

By removing the wet well and lifting influent directly from the gravity invert, FOG, wipes, and any other culprits, cannot separate and solidify. Fibrous material remains in solution, ejected as it arrives. Because influent is contained, it cannot become atmospheric, eliminating odor and dangerous gases. With no wet well, well maintenance is eliminated, no grease buildup on basin walls, nor leaching into adjacent soil or ground water.

At the completion of this one-hour OJT session, participants will be able to demonstrate the following:

- - - - Understand what wet well issues can be eliminated with direct in-line pumping
      - Identify call for solids passing pumps in wastewater applications
      - Learn more about advanced control options to prevent pump clogging and predict maintenance intervals

Facilitator: Rebecca Turner

Our facilitator is Rebecca Turner, Regional Sales Manager at Industrial Flow Solutions for the Northeastern US & Eastern Canada. She joined IFS in 2021 and is a 2005 graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Outside of pumps, her interests include gardening, estate sales, and attending live theater & concerts.

Logistics:
These 1-hour virtual sessions are offered every alternate Thursday starting at 2:00 pm. Sessions are complimentary to all OMWA members and the fee for non-members is $30.00 CAD plus HST per person per session.

Questions:
If you have any specific questions regarding this OJT session, please feel free to submit them when you register and we will provide them to the workshop facilitator.

The OMWA will provide a certificate recognizing participation in these On the Job Training sessions. Attendance may also qualify as a Continuing Knowledge Activity for the PEO PEAK program