Sewage Treatment Plant, Sewage Pump and Sump Pump Solutions
Sump Pump Installation
WHAT IS A SUMP PUMP?
These are used to protect your property from flooding, whether a commercial or domestic building.
There are three types of sump pump:
- A lead float, which is a ball type float on a cable which rises with the water and lets the pump know when to activate
- A tube float is similar, but a floating ball inside a tube tells the pump when the water is high, letting it know when to begin pumping
- A manual pump which is operated manually; you switch it on as and when needed
The type required will depend upon how big the sump is.
If you have a tight space a tube float is offered as there is no space for a lead float to be free.
If you have a larger sump a lead float may be the better option as the float has space to rise and fall with the water level.
These pumps are often found at the lowest level of a property, garages and lift shafts – generally any area that is prone to flooding.
Sump Pump Maintenance
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON REASON FOR SUMP PUMP FAILURE?
Once your pump has been installed, it is important to ensure it works well with regular maintenance. The pump is often not needed for months at a time during dry weather – but when things change, we need to be able to rely on it working well, right away. There are many reasons it may fail; the float could be stuck or other parts may not be working correctly.
We advise all of our clients across the south east of England to schedule regular maintenance visits to ensure that their pump is well maintained and ready to work when needed.
CAN A SUMP PUMP GET BLOCKED?
There are many ways it can become blocked; where the pump sits can become blocked with dirt and debris or the float switch could become blocked or jammed.
MY SUMP PUMP IS NOT RUNNING
There could be several reasons your pump is not running. There could be a blockage, a power failure or an issue with the float switch. CPD Waste Water Ltd are on hand for all types of repairs.
We can check and service your pump to ensure it will continue to work efficiently in the long term. Whether we installed your pump ourselves or it is a pre-existing setup, we will be happy to offer you the best advise moving forward.
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Sewage pump installation
Sewage pumps come in various different makes and models, and it’s important to get the right one for your requirements. Speak to the experts at CPD Waste Water Ltd to ensure you get the right one for you.
IS A SEWAGE PUMP THE SAME AS A SUMP PUMP?
Sewage pumps and sump pumps can seem similar but they are very different. A sump pump is used to pump flood water out of a building, whereas a sewage pump is used to move both liquids and solids from a building to a septic tank or the sewage system.
HOW MUCH IS A SEWAGE PUMP?
It is hard to give a fixed cost as the cost will depend upon several factors. There are many different types of sewage pump so it is best to get in touch to discuss your requirements. We can then advise on which would be the best fit for your needs.
HOW MUCH DOES A SEWAGE PUMP REPLACEMENT COST?
The cost to replace a pump will depend on many factors so a fixed quote cannot be given. Get in touch for an informal chat, and we will go through your options with you.
Sewage pump maintenance and repairs
IS YOUR SEWAGE PUMP IN NEED OF REPAIR?
Whether we installed your pump or not, we are happy to carry out regular maintenance and repair work where needed. We regularly visit both domestic and commercial properties to ensure our customers’ sewage pumps are working well.
HOW LONG DO SEWAGE PUMPS USUALLY LAST?
They usually come with a 12-month manufacturer guarantee, but we will often extend this ourselves by another 12 months
CAN MY SEWAGE PUMP BE REPAIRED?
Pump chambers are usually situated underground or in a sealed package tank. This requires a specialist engineer if there is a problem. Our experts can investigate your sewage pump and make any necessary repairs.
Regular scheduled maintenance checks can help to ensure your sewage pump runs smoothly and efficiently. With regular maintenance we can also catch any issues quickly and repair them with minimal fuss, before they become major repair issues.
We can source and fit replacement parts and get your sewage pump up and running quickly, providing you with the best possible service. If your pump is an older model, replacement parts may not be available – in which case we can provide and fit a new pump. We work with many suppliers and will work with them to get the best and most cost effective solution for our customers
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What is a sewage treatment plant?
A place where wastewater and sewage is treated to remove contaminants. The plant produces a environmentally safe effluent that is non-polluting and can be discharged back into the watercourse via a stream, ditch or other means, like drainage field
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND A SEPTIC TANK?
A septic tank is merely a holding tank for effluent and must be emptied regularly; a sewage treatment plant on the other hand can treat wastewater, removing pollutants and producing effluent that is safe to be released back into the watercourse.
HOW DOES A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT WORK?
It has mechanical components and biological processes which break down solid matter. These work to produce a cleaner, non-polluting effluent that can be released into the local watercourse or drainage field
A sewage treatment plant operates by aeration to encourage the growth of bacteria. These bacteria then break down solids, effectively treating it so that it is then more environmentally friendly and can be discharged onto the land.
A sewage treatment plant must be installed at least 10 metres from a property.
Maintaining treatment plants is varied as there are many different types; some have a rotating drum inside, whereas others are belt driven or chain driven with a motor attached. There are air blowers which agitate the contents, activating the bacteria to do its job. Some plants have auto greasers which need to be replaced. Other plants have a pump to pump the treated liquids away to a water course or back to the start of the system for reprocessing; this is usually because it’s uphill and others are often a gravity outlet.
WHAT IF MY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT SMELLS?
A sewage treatment plant should not smell, so if it does this is a tell-tale sign that there could be a problem. Sludge build-up in a system should be removed every year to prevent it becoming biologically overloaded. It is also important to have the system checked and serviced regularly to ensure it is working well.
CAN YOU SERVICE MY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT?
We are experts in all types of pumps, including those involved in a sewage treatment plant. We can help with servicing, repairs and basic maintenance of your sewage treatment plant, whether in a domestic or a commercial setting.
A sewage treatment plant is one of the most environmentally friendly kind of drainage system, but only if it is well maintained and working effectively. If it breaks down it can cause unpleasant and dangerous pollution to your property and the local area. Pollution can even end up getting into local watercourses and this may alert The Environment Agency to take action.
Treatment plants have several different moving parts which should all be checked on a regular basis to ensure they are working correctly. As part of a service it is also important to check the contents of the plant to ensure the right level of treatment is being achieved.
Whatever the size of your treatment plant, CPD Waste Water Ltd can help you to keep it producing effluent that is safe for the environment.