Did you know that basin selection and sizing is as critical to pump life as the hydraulics are? In the wastewater industry, it is common to spend a good deal of time time sizing a sump, effluent or sewage pump and thoughtfully selecting the proper controls for the application. Proper basin selection and sizing are sometimes overlooked. Failure to properly select and size the basin could not only decrease the life of the pump, but it could result in inlet backups and possib

Last week we discussed selection criteria for general purpose drains. One type of drain that is popular due to it’s effectiveness in collecting surface runoff is linear (or trench) drainage. Trench drains are extremely advantageous due to their ability to be installed in long runs, avoiding pooling and making them extremely suitable when runoff from a wide surface area is necessary. Similar to area drainage selection, project application and installation location are extrem