Pump package relieves solids buildup
Problem
A South Carolina homeowner installed a 1,000-gallon septic tank atop a former gravel pit. The soils had limited absorption and solids buildup required frequent clean-outs. Adding a conventional grinder pump reduced the volume of solids, but hydrogen sulfide gas ruined the pump in four years. When the fourth replacement pump began making bearing noise, the homeowner looked for another option.
Solution
The pre-engineered low-pressure sewage system from Flygt was recommended. It has a fiberglass-reinforced polyester wet well with either a progressive cavity or centrifugal grinder pump. The impeller's hardened cutting
