Solving costly clogging issues
Problem: Household items clogged the pump impellers in the Inkster (Mich.) lift station every 28 hours and, in some cases, within 10 minutes of reinstallation. During downtime, sewage was diverted to a retention pond, then vacuumed and transported to the treatment plant. The city considered decommissioning the station and just using the retention pond. While searching for a long-term solution, officials tried several options that included a mix flush valve system. It didn’t work.
Solution: A proposal from Crane Pumps & Systems suggested installing three Barnes 4SHVB 10 hp vortex solids handling pumps. The city accepted them on
