Sewer Bypass Explained
NCS Fluid Handling Systems designers and engineers run complete calculations and develop engineered sewer bypass plans that are stamped to ensure proper flow and sizing of pumping systems.
Sewer Bypass simply explained by the design team at NCS Fluid Handling Systems.
A sewer bypass system is a temporary piping setup used during the construction of underground structures or during maintenance of existing sewer systems. The purpose of the bypass system is to redirect the flow of wastewater around a construction or maintenance site so that work can be performed on the sewer lines without disrupting the flow of wastewater.
A sewer bypass system typically consists of a series of large-diameter pipes, pumps, and valves that are connected to the existing sewer lines. The wastewater is pumped from the existing sewer lines, through the bypass system, and back into the sewer lines at a different location. This allows for construction or maintenance work to be performed on the existing sewer lines without affecting the flow of wastewater.
Sewer bypass systems are important in construction applications for several reasons:
- Protects the environment: Bypass systems help prevent the release of untreated wastewater into the environment during construction or maintenance work, which can be harmful to the ecosystem and human health.
- Maintains sanitary conditions: Bypass systems ensure that wastewater continues to flow and that proper sanitary conditions are maintained during construction or maintenance work.
- Prevents disruption of service: Bypass systems allow construction or maintenance work to be performed without disrupting the flow of wastewater and without causing disruptions to the normal functioning of the sewer system.
- Supports the completion of the project: Bypass systems enable the construction or maintenance work to be completed in a timely and efficient manner, which helps to keep the project on schedule and within budget.
In conclusion, sewer bypass systems are essential for the successful completion of construction and maintenance work in sewer systems. They protect the environment, maintain sanitary conditions, prevent disruptions of service, and support the completion of the project.