Regular maintenance and repair is necessary to keep Australia’s aging sewage, water and wastewater infrastructure functioning properly. Yet to conduct works without lengthy interruptions to sewerage and water supplies, contractors rely on sewer bypass pumping.

Here’s our quick guide on what bypass pumping is, how it works and when it’s used.

What Is Bypass Pumping?

Bypass pumping is the pumping of sewage, water or wastewater around a section of sewer line undergoing maintenance or repairs. It is essential to ensure works take place without any messy spillage or disruptions to the sewage flow during maintenance.

How Does Bypass Pumping Work?

Bypass pumping starts by stemming the waterflow in the vicinity of the work area. This is done by placing pumps upstream and downstream and isolating the work area.

A temporary pipeline is then installed around the damaged sewer pipe. It interrupts the normal waterway flow, diverting it downstream and back into the existing sewer line once it passes the work area.

The size of the system depends on the population using the sewer line. The volume of waste material the bypass pumps need to handle could be anything from a few to several thousand litres of wastewater per minute.

Impulse Bypass Pumps – Our Top Sewer Bypass Pumps

Impulse’s sewer and bypass pumps efficiently transfer fluid to ensure maintenance services and works take place with minimal interruption.

At Blue Diamond Machinery, we work with you to customise a sewer bypass pump to your specific site requirements. This ensures your projects take place smoothly and efficiently with minimal disruption.

Our top 2 picks include:

1. Impulse Electric

The Impulse Electric bypass and sewer pump is specially developed for efficient and reliable groundwater control. Electrically driven and cost effective, this reciprocated piston pump is well-suited to applications on mine, construction and civil work sites.

The pump’s electric motor options are ‘renewable ready’ and can easily integrate with renewable energy sources. The pump also features a galvanised stacking frame to ensure easy storage and transport wherever you need it.

2. Impulse Ecomizer

The Impulse Ecomizer is a 6 inch diesel driven, highly efficient dewatering and sewer pump. It’s specially designed for sewer bypass projects and general onsite flood control during mining, construction and civil works.

The pump comes fitted with an inbuilt telemetry system and galvanised stacking frame to ensure high performance and a long service life. It also features a built-in noise reducing canopy to ensure minimal noise pollution in urban or residential areas.

Get The Right Advice. Contact Us Today

With years of experience, you can rely on Blue Diamond Machinery to provide the right advice and a sewer bypass pump to meet your unique requirements.

For more information on the best model to suit your needs, contact us today or speak to one of our expert team on 1300 998 647.