Wet Well Design & Operation
Sizing and configuring the wet well that governs how often pumps cycle and how well solids stay in suspension.
Downloadable Template
Lift Station Inspection Checklist
A ready-to-print, fill-in-the-blank form — print it, complete it on site, and keep a signed copy for your records.
Wet Well Sizing & Pump Cycling
Volume between pump start/stop levels controls cycle frequency and motor wear.
Level Control Methods
Floats, bubblers, and ultrasonic sensors each bring different reliability tradeoffs to wet well control.
Grease & Ragging Management
Wet wells are where FOG (fats, oils, grease) and rags concentrate and cause the most operational headaches.
Odor & Corrosion at the Wet Well
Detention time and turbulence both drive hydrogen sulfide generation in a typical lift station wet well.
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