A drainage system that seems to work during normal weather conditions can be exposed in a devastating storm. Parking lots are flooded. Detention ponds flood too fast. Access roads can be dangerous. Low-lying areas are the first to accumulate water. The problem, in most cases, is not simply rain. The site might not have the right system to move stormwater, if gravity isn’t sufficient.
A stormwater lift station becomes essential. These systems collect and push away stormwater from areas in which it naturally collects. They protect the roads, buildings infrastructure, outdoor spaces and utilities. If the project is a industrial, commercial, municipal or residential the lift station could play a major role in keeping the site functional during and after the storm.
Stormwater management has to be designed around the actual location
Every property is different in how it handles runoff. Retail centers with large parking areas behave differently than residential subdivisions, and they do not have the identical requirements as industrial drainage sites or municipal projects. Rates of flow, elevations on the site, detention requirements, and discharge requirements all influence how a stormwater management plan must be constructed.
Romtec Utilities does not approach stormwater pumping in a standard package. Each system is crafted for the specific pumping situation of a specific site that’s intended for managing flooding, removing detention ponds or wetlands, managing runoff on a newly developed property or supporting a vast municipal drainage system. The right solution depends upon the quantity of water that needs to be transferred as well as the speed at which it has to move and in what locations.
The stormwater pump station is much more than just a pump that is placed in a vault
A sturdy stormwater pumping station is more than just an efficient machine. It operates as a system combining structural, electrical, mechanical and control elements in a seamless manner to handle stormwater volumes effectively and consistently. For the station to operate optimally throughout its lifetime, it is important that all critical factors work together. They include precise pump sizing, smart wet-well design, high-end controls as well as durable piping systems, resilient power system monitoring in real-time, as well as durable pipes.
This level of total system integration is precisely why the most skilled stromwater designers are distinguished from other designers. Design that is outstanding will not only solve a drainage problem for a short time; it also takes a long-term, proactive approach. The top engineering practices take into account the ease of maintenance over time and changes in future site requirements, and peak operating efficiency. It is important to ensure that the system for pumping packages is able to perform under extreme weather conditions in the real world instead of relying on ideal assumptions.
The planning process is important regardless of whether you’re dealing with floodwaters that are torrential, or developing municipal systems at high pressure, like booster pump stations that provide drinking water purification, where failure isn’t an option. Romtec Utilities creates stormwater systems which consider the practicalities. They offer a variety pump stations that are built for various uses. The pumps are accompanied by documentation, training and start-up assistance to ensure the owner is in control of their system.
Better planning creates better flood protection
A well-designed stormwater pumping facility will reduce the risk of flooding and improve the usability of the site and protect nearby property from water damage. Pump stations can improve a site’s resilience by ensuring that runoff from heavy rain is controlled efficiently and quickly.
Stormwater infrastructure is often overlooked until it breaks down. A solid stormwater lift station is the best investment a property owner or municipal entity can make to control runoff actively, instead of passively. With the right design and the right support, a strong stormwater management system helps keep a site safer, more functional, and better prepared for the realities of changing weather.