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What is Septicity? Septicity occurs when wastewater sits stagnant for extended periods. This lack of flow creates an anaerobic (oxygen-depleted) environment, allowing a specific type of bacteria to thrive. These bacteria break down organic matter in a process that produces hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), a highly unpleasant and harmful gas. The Problems with Septicity: Odor: H₂S…

Keeping Your System Running Smoothly Pumping stations crucial pieces of infrastructure of our wastewater management systems. They  move wastewater from homes and businesses to treatment facilities, keeping our communities clean and healthy. But just like any hardworking mechanical machine, pumping stations need regular maintenance to function at their best. So, the burning question is: how…

Stop Sewage Spills Before They Start: Essential Tips for Pumping Station Owners Sewage spills are a major concern for both homeowners with private pumping stations and water authorities managing large-scale systems. These spills not only pose a serious environmental hazard but can also lead to hefty fines and reputational damage. However, the good news is…

Pumping stations are used to pump water from one area to another instead of a gravity based system. These pumps are designed to collect water and sewage which is then pumping into the sewage network. Advantage Pumping Solutions are able to provide a complete pump station build service across a wide range of applications. We…

A pumping station is used to transfer sewage and wastewater into a sewer system in situations where gravity can’t be relied on for the waste to flow naturally into the sewer. Pumping stations are installed in low lying areas, or on sites where the main sewer is located on higher ground than the drainage pipes.…

A key question that often comes up is about the difference between private pumping stations and adoptable pumping stations so this information provides the basic differences and potential advantages and disadvantages of the two types of systems. A private pumping station is a pumping station that the owner/developer will install a pumping station to their…

When it comes to choosing the right type of adoptable pumping station for handling foul water and sewage on a residential development, there are four pump station types. These are classified by Sewers For Adoption (SFA) regulations based on the incoming flow rate and number of dwellings the pump serves. For larger developments the KW…

Pumps and pump systems are highly durable when correctly installed and maintained. However, you may still experience problems, as any machinery with moving components and continuous usage is subject to wear and tear. Most pumps operate quietly and efficiently, so when a pump starts making an unusual level of noise it usually raises concern. A…

The pump shaft is designed to transmit the drive torque to the impellers or rotary parts. The shaft is a central component of centrifugal pumps and rotary positive displacement pumps. Effective working order of the pump shaft relies on a number of variables including temperature, corrosion, metallurgy, bearing location and size, impellers and couplings, axial…

We are still open for pump sales and installation, technical support and emergency repairs. Additional precautions are in place to ensure the safety of our engineers and our customers in response to Covid-19. The Harro Group of organisations comprising Harroquip Pump Supplies and Advantage Pump Solutions remain fully operational despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The health…