Is a drainage pump the same as a sewage pump?

Engineering Application

Industrial Drainage
Pump Engineering.

Drainage and dewatering pump guidance for plant rooms, wet areas, construction sites, and utility pits.

Drainage pump selection depends on whether the liquid is clean water, muddy water, wastewater, or solids-bearing liquid.

Temporary dewatering and permanent drainage systems need different service assumptions, controls, and access planning.

Pit depth

Solids or sludge presence

Automatic level control

Portable versus fixed installation

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Knowledge Base

No. Sewage pumps are selected for wastewater solids, while drainage pumps may only need to move cleaner water.

Our engineering team helps you size and select the right Berlington pump system for your specific duty point.