Wet Well Pump Station
A Simple and Practical Solution for Housing Water Feature Pumps
Equipment Application
Wet wells are used on ponds and water features to house pumps while allowing for fluctuating water levels. They're also used to pre-screen the incoming water to keep the pumps from getting clogged, and more importantly, for keeping the constructed wetland from becoming clogged.
The installation of the wet wells is critical to ensure adequate water flow even in low water situations that may be encountered in midsummer or drought conditions.
Features and Benefits
- Virtually no maintenance!
- Protect pumps from large debris.
- Reduce maintenance by drastically reducing the chance of clogged pumps and intake lines.
- Use on earth bottom or liner bottom ponds.
- Low intake is perfect for ponds with fluctuating water levels.
- Access to pump is easy with a Snorkel Vault.
- Out of sight! Wet well is completely camouflaged into the shoreline, preventing unsightly pump houses and plumbing lines.
Project Spotlight - (Aquascape Designs)
Project: FONA (Flavors of North America)Location: World Headquarters, Geneva, IL
Three Snorkel Vault and Centipede Module wet well configurations were designed to house three pumps. The wet wells will conveniently locate the pumps next to the shore of the pond and protect the pumps from larger debris, thereby reducing maintenance and prolonging the life of the pumps. This pumping trio is supplying a total flow rate of 45,000 GPH. Over 1,800 feet of 4: piping was used to carry the water to the waterfalls and filtration systems.
Image 1: The pond bottom is deepened to allow adequate
water flow to the pumps.
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2: The liner or underlayment fabric is used
in the excavation as a barrier between the stone and soil.
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3: The Centipede Modules are covered with
several layers of 4" to 6" stone which will prefilter
the incoming water, providing the pumps with relatively
clean water for optimum pumping.
Image 4: The pumps and plumbing that will feed water to the filter are connected.
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5: Final excavation of the area between the
wet well and the pond allows the water from the pond to
flood the pumps with water. Finish grading the area
and dress with stones as necessary.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------back to top
