A pump station collects wastewater or groundwater in a basin and pumps it up to a higher sewer or discharge point. It is the bridge when gravity cannot do the job on its own.
The basin
The basin holds the inflow between pump cycles, sized so the pump runs in efficient, full cycles instead of short bursts.
The pumps
Duplex stations use two pumps that alternate, so one can fail and the other keeps the system moving. Alarms signal a high water level.
The controls
Float switches start and stop the pumps at set levels, and a control panel manages the alternation and the alarms.
The power
A station needs reliable power, and critical sites add a generator or battery backup. In Melbourne, a storm outage is the worst time for a pump to quit.
The test
Exercising the pumps monthly and testing the alarm catches a failure before the storm. A pump that has sat all year is the one that will not start.
The call
Keep the water moving uphill. Call 888-217-3585 and Melbourne Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Melbourne commercial plumbing pro.
Plumbing in Melbourne: what to know
In Melbourne, hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Brevard County — from West Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach and Satellite Beach to ZIP codes like 32935, 32901, 32934 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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