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Wastewater Collection System
Once water is used, whether it comes from kitchens, bathrooms or sinks, it is collected in large pipes and conveyed to the Wastewater Reclamation Facility for treatment. The collection system includes gravity sewers, force mains, and pumping equipment to move the water in the lines from homes and businesses to the Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
It is important to understand that velocity, or speed, of the wastewater flowing through the collection system and treatment facility plays a major role in the treatment staff's ability to properly handle it. For example, the wastewater must flow at a velocity of at least two feet per second to prevent excessive material from settling out in the collection system. If this happens, blockages and sewer backups can occur.
Components of a Wastewater Collection System
BUILDING SEWERS, also known as PROPERTY SERVICE CONNECTIONS (PSCs), are those that connect a building's internal wastewater collection system to the municipal sewer system. PSCs can connect to a lateral, main or trunk sewer line.
It is important to understand that velocity, or speed, of the wastewater flowing through the collection system and treatment facility plays a major role in the treatment staff's ability to properly handle it. For example, the wastewater must flow at a velocity of at least two feet per second to prevent excessive material from settling out in the collection system. If this happens, blockages and sewer backups can occur.
Components of a Wastewater Collection System
BUILDING SEWERS, also known as PROPERTY SERVICE CONNECTIONS (PSCs), are those that connect a building's internal wastewater collection system to the municipal sewer system. PSCs can connect to a lateral, main or trunk sewer line.