low pressure sewer systems. presented by: bob jordan, manager municipal sales fluid & thermal...

Low Pressure Sewer Systems

Low Pressure Sewer Systems

Presented by:

Bob Jordan, Manager Municipal Sales

Fluid & Thermal Systems, Inc.

Low Pressure Sewer Systems

The MYTHS???The REAL story!!!

The Path to Success with your Next LPSS

The Myths

A system can’t work with such small pipe and so many pumps?

Low pressure sewer systems are “experimental”

Low pressure sewer systems have been perceived as a “stop-gap” measure, used only when all other methods have been ruled out

The myths ….continued

Low pressure sewer systems are for Rural areas only!

Low pressure sewer systems will not work in flat, highly populated areas

The Myths…part 2

Low pressure sewer systems are a dismal failure and they should be outlawed!

Low pressure sewer systems are a source of constant maintenance and they will cause a municipality to go broke!

Low pressure sewer systems will grind up dogs and cats and anything else that gets close to the system!

Myths…..cleared up

Hydraulic studies and practical experience prove that systems with 1,000’s of pumps and pipe no larger than 6”-8” will function very well

Low pressure sewer systems have been in operation for over 30 years

Low pressure sewer systems have now been placed in the forefront of engineers “tool boxes” for corrective sewer measures

Myths…..cleared up

Low pressure sewer systems are being utilized in all sorts of settings: Rural, urban, suburban, etc.

WITH GREAT SUCCESS I MIGHT ADD!!

Low pressure sewer systems are being used in as many areas with flat topography as they are in wet, rocky or hilly locales

….the myths unplugged

Low pressure sewer systems have had the greatest success rate of any technology produced during the great “Water Act” movement. The industry has evolved and continues to perfect the system and it’s multiple technologies.

….the myths unplugged (part 2)

Low pressure sewer systems when properly designed and installed are no more a maintenance concern than conventional gravity systems with manholes, lift stations and deep piping systems. Most LPSS owners find that with proper operation of the systems they have fewer service calls than with their conventional systems

…homeowner myth #1, the BIG one cleared up!

Low pressure sewer systems, specifically the grinder pump stations, DO NOT grind up your dogs, cats, neighbors kids or anything other than normal residential sewage!

The Real Story

The real story on LPSS is that a properly applied, designed and installed system will provide the owner with years of trouble-free operation and a continuing solution to difficult sewer applications.

Follow along for “The Rest of the Story”

Low Pressure Sewer Systems

LPSS consists of the following components:

Grinder Pump Stations Small Diameter Pipe System Air/Vacuum Release Valves System Isolation Valves

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Application Considerations Topography Distance Infrastructure Cost considerations Installation difficulties

Low Pressure Sewer SystemDesign Parameters Small diameter piping system with

standard ASTM design minimums Multiple pump system design with

calculated flows/heads Growth designed into system with no

major additions Ability to manipulate changes into

system with little design impact

Low Pressure Sewer SystemInstallation Guidelines

Piping Methods

Open Trench or Directional Boring Piping Materials

High Density Polyethylene or PVC

Cleanouts, Air/Vacuum Release Valves, Curb stops, Check Valves

Pump Station Installation Specification tightly adhered to

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Electrical Connections Standardized Start-up and commissioning of system

should include complete system testing, operation of all components verified by the individual manufacturer the contractor and the owners representative

Training of post-project contractors recommended

Low Pressure Sewer SystemMaintenance Guidelines

Develop a tracking program for system components

Institute program for proper response to system problems

Identify items in system that may require maintenance: i.e. grinder pump station floats, electrical boxes, main valves, air/vacuum release valves, etc. and build a program for tracking their maintenance schedules

Low Pressure Sewer SystemMaintenance Guidelines

Develop mapping of system to enable easy identification of system components

Institute “Homeowner Education Program” to inform them of the “Do’s & Don’ts” of using a grinder pump station

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Remember!!!

Ignore the myths, get the REAL story, then follow this easy path to success with your next LPSS

APPLICATION DESIGN INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE

Thank You

Low Pressure Sewer Systems in Illinois

Lost Nation Subdivision, Oregon, IL Riverwoods Subdivision, Lake Bluff, IL Lake Road, McHenry County, IL McCullom Lake, McHenry, IL Rock River Basin, Byron, IL Harvest Hill Subdivision, Rockford, IL Fox River Grove, Algonquin, IL Port Barrington, Phase 1, McHenry County, IL Onarga, IL (under construction 583 stations)

Low Pressure Sewer Systems

Fluid & Thermal Systems6939 Brookville Road

Indianapolis, IN317-308-6300 PH

317-308-6310 FAX

Bob Jordan, Manager, Municipal Sales

Tim Setser, Sales Representative, Northern Indiana and Northern Illinois

Denise Jeffery, Sales Representative, Ohio & Northeast Kentucky

Rick Layton, Sales Representative, Southern Indiana & North Central Kentucky