ParkUSA - Wet-Prime Self-Priming Pump
A wet-prime self-priming pump is a type of centrifugal pump that is designed to automatically prime itself with water, without the need for external priming equipment or manual intervention. A large volute casing remains partially filled with water—even when the pump is not running—to create a “wet prime” that enables the pump to quickly and easily draw in more water and self-prime. Wet-prime self-priming pumps are commonly used in applications where the pump must be able to quickly and easily prime itself, such as in sewage and wastewater pumping, irrigation, and dewatering. These pumps are always above grade and often skid-mounted or portable. They are known for their ability to handle high flow pumping at low- to very-high head conditions.
Residential Areas
Areas with a large concentration of homes or apartment complexes produce significant amounts of wastewater and stormwater that need to be efficiently and effectively transported to treatment plants or sanitary sewer systems.
Commercial Properties
Commercial properties including hotels, restaurants, retail, and office space generate high volumes of wastewater and require a reliable and efficient means of pumping it away. Stormwater pumps typically installed in sump pits prevent flooding in basements and other low-lying areas.
Municipalities
Municipalities and local governments need to lift and pump wastewater from municipal sewage systems to wastewater treatment plants. They also use stormwater pumps to prevent flooding in low-lying areas during heavy rainstorms.
Transportation
Transportation agencies use stormwater pumps to manage runoff from roads and highways. The pumps capture and treat the runoff before it enters nearby waterways.
Parks and Recreational
Parks and recreational areas use stormwater pumps to manage excess rainwater that can cause damage to trails, fields, and other amenities.
Agricultural Operations
Agriculture operations use stormwater pumps to manage excess rainwater that can flood crops and cause erosion. The pumps are used to capture and redirect the water to irrigation systems or storage tanks.
Livestock
Livestock and crops produce large volumes of wastewater that needs to be pumped away for treatment or disposal.
Industrial Facilities
Manufacturing plants and refineries produce large amounts of wastewater that must be pumped away from the site for treatment or disposal.
Remote Areas
Pump lift stations can be used in remote areas where wastewater and stormwater treatment is not readily accessible. The pumps can help transport water to a central location for treatment.