Pump Tank
Description:
Pump tanks are under-ground tanks that receive wastewater flowing from one
component – septic tank, ATU, filter, etc. – and pump it to another (drainfield,
filter, etc.) Pump tanks generally consist of a single chamber with a pump, co
floats and discharge line out. Access risers from the surface allow the tank to b
opened, pumped and checked. Older tanks may not have risers. If so, seriously
consider installing them to facilitate routine inspection and maintenance.
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unction:
he pump tank collects effluent coming from another component (usually a septic
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limits how often and how long a pump can run.
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tank, ATU or filter) and then sends it on to another component (generally a
drainfield or filter). Many pump tanks function ‘on demand’ which means that
when enough water enters the tank to activate the pump switch (usually a floa
the pump comes on and pumps until the switch goes off. Other pumps are
controlled by a timer which
Maintenance:
•
Check the pump tank whenever the septic tank or ATU is checked and pump
when needed.
•
Visually inspect the tank for damage, leaks, etc.
•
Make sure floats swing freely and that cords are n
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See Sections 1 & 2 for more information on protecting your tanks.
ALARM OR
TANK
WALLS
IN
OUT
CONTROL
PANEL
PUMP
ACCESS
RISER
LIQUID LEVEL VARIES
EMERGENCY
STORAGE
CONTROL
FLOATS
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