Chopper pump helps stop clogging at lift station
Problem: At a Texas wastewater treatment plant’s main lift station, better mixing was needed to break up persistent grease and scum layers. Three small pumps could no longer cope with grease and objects such as mopheads that caused blockages. The maintenance team was always on call to help keep the wastewater flowing and prevent overflows. In some cases, a vacuum truck had to be called at significant cost.
Solution: After testing, the municipality chose a Gator submersible chopper pump from Landia. The Gator series was developed to eliminate lift station clogging caused by wet
