Quiet bypass pump a fit for lift station repair in urban area
Problem
During a lift station pump repair in Hollywood, Florida, all sewer lines had to keep flowing. The homes are tightly squeezed in the palm-dotted area, making the job difficult.
Solution
The city deployed a 6-inch BA150KS sewer bypass pump from BBA Pumps. The centrifugal pump with screw channel impeller handles up to 4-inch solids. The sound-attenuated pump prevented neighborhood noise disturbance. The city bought the pump under a Florida Sheriffs Association contract. The flow is controlled with autofloats connected to the lift station.
Result:
As the sewer level rises, the pump starts automatically and stops when the level is low. This
