Be Sure Your Stormwater Lift Station Meets DEQ Regulations

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The experts at Taylor Pump Stations understand the legal fine points and complexity assuring that your stormwater lift station meets DEQ regulations and specifications. DEQ specifications are complicated and difficult to understand. When you work with Taylor’s experienced team, you can be certain that you have nothing to worry about.

Will Your Stormwater Lift Station meet DEQ Regulations?

The Purpose of DEQ Stormwater Regulation & Concern for the Environment

Runoff from metal and bitumen roofs, as well as runoff from asphalt parking lots, contains petroleum and other contaminants. These need to be reduced before runoff can enter our waterways. Your pump station must comply with DEQ purification requirements and retention times while simultaneously meeting peak flow demands. Top engineering firms choose us again and again because of our ability to successfully make both happen.

Many Western states now apply strict quarterly monitoring to stormwater runoff. Operators face fines when wastewater contaminants, such as metals, oils, chemicals or any of 126 varying substances exceed permissible limits.At Taylor, we understand these permissible limits so you don’t have to. We design lift stations that work with purification systems ensuring your compliance.

How Taylor Assures Your Lift Station Complies with DEQ Specifications

Methods for purifying water

Methods used to to retard the movement of harmful pollutants and reduce contaminants are retention, timed dosing, earthen bio swales with a sub strata of sand medium and weirs or baffles placed within the treatment cell to allow each feature to retard the movements for harmful pollutants.

Our Lift Station Models and Process

Our lift stations have a variety of flow handling capabilities, making them perfectly suited for stormwater applications. We most often use Muni 108™️, Muni-105™️, Muni- 106™️ for stormwater.

Design engineers work with Taylor Pump Stations personnel to assess the flow requirements and coordinate specific pump and impeller design with the control features to optimize energy use and overall efficiency of the treatment system. Engineering sends peak flow and low point data to our pump application tech so we can start matching the pump and control panel that will produce the best efficiency model to move the water.

The Base Siemens 10 point PLC is the controller we most often use for stormwater applications. Muni 108™️, Muni-105™️, Muni- 106™️ all use this controller. This simple but efficient controller offers multiple functions from alarms, to partly optimizing flows and basic call outs like pump hour meters.

We Know the Specifications and Ensure that Your Stormwater Lift Station meets DEQ Regulations

The new, stricter regulations propelled us to perfect and offer ready made system for stormwater treatment. Leading North West environmental and engineering firms regularly choose the industry leading Muni -105™️, Muni-106™️ and Muni-108 to fulfill a wide range of runoff and flow requirements.

Our company’s identifying green color signifies our commitment to build green. The color comes from the Enviro-Green™️ Hi- Build Epoxy that seals our wet wells.

Experience and Compliance in Other Industries

Taylor Pump Stations has 40 years of experience meeting unique demands and strict regulations in numerous industries. We successfully address the high biological oxygen demand that is intrinsic in the food and spirits industry. We find solutions for moving liquids of varying temperatures and viscosities with energy efficiency and corrosion protection. This vast storehouse of experience and problem solving from other industries informs our work with stormwater lift stations.

Corrosion shortens the life of almost all components in a lift station. Because of our extensive experience with corrosive liquids, Taylor Pump Stations believes we can give you, our customer, double the value in a packaged lift station purchase by doubling its mean time before failure.

Stormwater Lift Station meets DEQ Regulations

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Winery Pump Stations – Challenges and Solutions

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Winery pump stations pose a number of challenges for the packaged wastewater lift station builder. The breakdown of the liquid mash, containing fruit and stems, produces wastewater of a high ph. The wastewater also contains other potentially harmful chemicals and there are strict guidelines for its disposal. Compounding this situation, wash down water temperature is generally in the range of 150-175 degrees. Taylor Pump Stations has the experience and expertise to meet these challenges, ensuring that your pump station will function perfectly for many years.

Taylor Designs Winery Pump Stations for Longevity. We Build Them to Process and Withstand High Heat, High ph and Corrosive Chemicals.

Our winery pump station wet wells are also holding wells. This helps to deal with both heat and ph. We also carefully consider the protection level and durability of each  individual component in the wet well. This makes our pump station durable and hassle free.

The “hot water” dynamic has a major corrosive effect on the stations internal components.  It is more than just a degree point on a thermal gauge and we take it into account in every aspect of  the design. Heat rises in the wet well and produces caustic vapors when it come into contact with the organic waste.  These vapors “pop” and degrade the wet well components like cavitation effects on a pumps impeller.

Experience is a Must for Winery Lift Station Packagers.

There is surprisingly little information available in the form of technical books or white papers regarding design criteria for pumping conveyances and holding wells where hot water and the ensuing organic degradation occurs. We acquired our expertise through experience and direct conversation with engineering experts. So “in a nutshell” or this case “in a wet well,” the idiom of “all things considered” is very important in building a wastewater lift station that will withstand the eroding effects of hot water in “the mash.”

Heat is energy.

That energy has to dissipate. Any pumping vault holding high temperature wastewater must employ proper venting. The high temperature water combined with the organics, produces a high ph liquid with a ph that is upwards of 7-11. Heat rises in the form of vapors, which condense back to liquid on the underside of the lid. The metal and concrete components at this location experience the greatest amount of corrosion. We place the epoxy in two distinct coats on these components. This insures that each layer dries before placing the final coating.

A proper duct seal is also a very important component in the high temperature waste water lift station. It provides crucial protection against the corrosive vapors entering into the all-important electrical components in the control panel.

The above narrative is just the basic 1,2 and 3 of building a wash down winery pump station. There are so many minute details that we take into account when designing a quality winery wash down lift station. We are also licensed general engineering contractors and we know well the benefit of placing the best components in the ground so that they will last for many years. Please feel free to call on us, if you’re considering such a lift station. We’ll put our 42 years of experience to work for you!

You may also want to read Challenges of Building Wash Down Packaged Lift Station for Breweries – Here!

Winery Pump Stations

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Wastewater Lift Stations Engineering

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Few if any wastewater lift stations , buildings, flyovers, highways, retention walls, dams are built without the expertise of a civil engineer. Civil engineers have vast knowledge of sewage and wastewater systems and this is key to the successful install of the Taylor packaged wastewater lift station. We contact the civil engineer at the inception of each design. This is imperative because, from the start, they work with the many regulatory agencies that must approve the project. Agencies like the DEQ and NOAA Fisheries that oversee the protection of the environment and our oceans and shorelines. 

Wastewater Lift Stations Specifications

Engineering “specifications” provide the technical narrative that inform selection of components and general construction standards for the packaged wastewater lift station. At Taylor Pump Stations, we take the issue of specifications seriously! This leads to excellent relationships with civil engineers. Civil engineers generally lead the engineering team that often includes electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers. Together, the team makes sure that the control and piping systems of the packaged wastewater lift station meet all specifications. Civil engineers choose to work with Taylor Pump Stations because they know the specifications we incorporate  in our packaged wastewater lift stations are derived from top government and institutional agencies. 

Safety

Engineers have a special appreciation for safety features. That’s why so many design engineers choose to work with us and install our proprietary EZZ-Klean wet well cleaning component. Engineers are trained extensively in the dangers of working in confined spaces and they know that a wastewater lift station is a particularly hazardous confined space. Taylor Pump Stations is a licensed dealer of The EZZ-Klean™️device. This Device is like a central Vacuum cleaner for the home. We place the built in stationary VacTube™️ optimally at the bottom of the well and has an easy release cap at the top of the lid to make for a safe and EZZ- Klean process. We have employed the EZZ-Klean in large municipal applications like the City Of Portland Parks Department as well as small micro septic tanks and even bilges of boats.

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Procurement Process

The procurement process starts with the Public Works Department or a government agency. The solicitation is usually via an Standard Request for Proposals or as its abbreviated call out an RFP. We bid on all wastewater lift stations but we primarily look for lift stations that are a component of the overall wastewater conveyance system. We utilize industry publications such as Water and Waste Digest as well as Pumps and Systems to locate agencies and design firms that are currently working on a wastewater lift station design.

Taylor Pump Stations makes ordering a packaged wastewater lift station simple! This is on one of many features that engineers like. The MUNI- 105™️The MUNI- 106 ™️and the MUNI-108 ™️are all packaged duplex lift stations. They all have high standard municipal specifications incorporated in their design. The numbering designation i.e. “105 “ refers to the well’s size. The “well” or “wet well” is the holding structure for the wastewater and pumping equipment. The Muni “105” is 10 ft. deep and 5 ft. in diameter. Depth can be increased but The Muni “105” diameter is always 5ft. This naming logic continues with the MUNI- 106 and the MUNI-108.

Work with us!

.We have provided wastewater lift stations for The Department of Defense, leading environmental firms and Indian Nations. We look for projects and engineers that specialize in the process and control of wastewater, biological waste, industrial plant wash down facilities, as well as the complexities of high PH processing found in wineries and breweries. 

Call Taylor Pump Stations today and let us show you how we address both quality and safety within a packaged wastewater lift station design. We have an excellent reputation in the engineering community and will make sure your project meets all specifications required by governing agencies.

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New Pump Station California Infrastructure Growth

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Taylor Grows with Expansive Pump Station California Infrastructure Growth Market.

Uplifting News From Taylor Wastewater Pump / Lift Stations

Taylor made a strong entrance in the pump Station California infrastructure growth market. We supplied design and construction services to a public works entity and and  a prominent Indian Nation. The Lake County Water District, and The Hoopa Indian Nation  called on Taylor Pump Stations for upgrades to their existing waste water pumping needs. Taylor Pump Stations is a strong regional supplier of wastewater and storm water lift /pump stations. Also, we offer solutions that assist clients in their budgetary decision making process.

Traditionally, public agencies struggle to fund the repair and upkeep of the essential waste water infrastructure. Potholes and traffic gridlock are popular concerns so they are easily funded. But deteriorating pump stations and lift stations are hidden from the public eye and often neglected. Because California is serious about environmental regulations, the state is now becoming a leader in addressing pump station California infrastructure! California is putting taxpayer money to work and rebuilding the wastewater pump stations and pipelines across the state.

At Taylor Pump Stations, we work with all owners and managers of government agencies with ideas and solutions that fit the respective agencies budget. Whether we repair an immediate problem or supply a brand new wastewater lift station, our advice and work is informed by 40 years of experience in the wastewater pumping industry.

We are a leader in design of wet wells for the 21st century and even hold some of the few patents in the wastewater pumping industry! Read about or patents HERE!

Let’s Keep Wastewater Flowing in the Designed and Proper Contained Structure

We would like to see more states join California in the prioritization of funding for state maintenance wastewater infrastructure.

Taylor is a proud advertiser in DJC Oregon

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The Northern Most US Pump / Lift Station Shemya, Alaska

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The Most Northerly US Pump / Lift Station Shemya, Alaska

The Northern most pump station in the US was build by Taylor Pump Stations! We completed this Shemya, Alaska pump / lift station in early 2019! Taylor Pump Stations secured the contract because of our ability to work within the strict time constraints dictated by Alaskan weather. We also met funding requirements and we were able to deliver on the Engineer’s tough requirements. “I need a waste water lift station that will work in our corrosive marine environment.”

Shemya Island, Alaska – A Harsh Maritime Environment

Shemya Island, Alaska, Home of North Most US Pump Lift Station

Shemya Island, Alaska, Home of North Most US Pump Lift Station by Taylor Pump Stations Photo Credit

We  can design  our Pump / Lift Stations around the extra heavy-duty HDPE no-leak “Muni 105” wet well.  Along with 316 fasteners and rails with HI build epoxy coating on all layers and components. Because of high wind and sea water exposure in Shemya, Alaska, a small island in the Bering Sea, a NEMA 4X HDPE enclosure was stipulated to best offset the harsh marine environment. This pump down panel has external LED lights for each pump with alert lights for on/off states. A Manual on/off/ run toggle is provided for each motor. The Muni-105 features alteration of Duplex Pumps after each pump cycle.

Alarming is both visual and audio, with a bright red flashing beacon placed on the side for wetter, marine environments. A push to silence switch is located on the inside of the door. This is a class 1 sewage environment panel with intrinsically safe relays for the flow control switches. Flow control is via mechanical reed type switches operating for ‘lead then lag,’ and ‘high both pumps,’ the ‘high/high float’ insures redundancies for alarm condition.

Working with Special Requirement and in Difficult Places is our Specialty

We specialize in working with the unique requirements of every environment including harsh environments. Our pump /lift station in Shemya, Alaska is one of many examples of how we surpass all expectations and adapt to the special needs of each individual project.

Oldcastle Rolls Out Patented EZZ Klean, Pump Station: The Muni 106

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Taylor Made Park 105 EZZ-Klean™ Waste Water Park Pump Station

Taylor Made Completes EZZ Klean™ Waste Water Park Pump Station for the City of Portland

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The EZZ-Klean™ Municipal 105 Waste Water Park Pump Station by Taylor Made Pump Stations was recently selected by the City of Portland, Oregon because of the unique emphasis on worker safety. Widely known as one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the Pacific Northwest, the Portland Parks Department chose Taylor Made in an effort to protect staff as well as the environment. This design was customized specifically for the job, using the EZZ -Screen™ and EZZ- Klean™ components. The vacuum head was engineered to pump out from within the screen in an effort to save countless maintenance hours on cleaning required by traditional systems.

The City was so impressed with the EZZ- Screen™ that they requested a second customize installation before the completion of the first. This design will be one of the first HDPE high-flow screens in which two screens have been placed in a municipal wastewater station. Taylor Made will return to add features to assist in removing an initial splice box that the City incorporated into the station design to enable them to address vandalism concerns.

Behind every every EZZ-Klean™ Muni 105Waste Water Park Pump Station is a high-quality duplex control panel with redundancy in circuit control supplied by Rockwell Automation. The Muni 105 panel comes in either a High Density Polyethylene NEMA 4 cabinet or a 14 gauge powder-coated enclosure. Both are well-suited for outdoor use. The success of the Muni 105 panel is a step up in municipal wastewater flow control from the Muni 104. The controller has multiple settings for duplexing operation and low level off, lead/lag switching and a high level alarm float switch. A transducer option is available for flow control and liquid level sendings. An alternating switch activates the lead/lag operation. NEMA approved intrinsic barriers are installed within every panel. A Rockwell/Allen/Bradley PLC is a standard feature on the Muni 105 Taylor Pump Station and is the distinguishing upgrade from the Muni 104 Pump Station panel.

This entry-level controller has an easily expandable format to meet telemetry requirements, full supervisory control and data acquisition. The PLC at its foundation allows for visual monitoring of all basic pump functions. It offers small municipalities and large park systems the ability to remotely communicate with one another.

The new Taylor Made Park 105 EZZ-Klean™ Station features an epoxy coating for easy cleaning and lifelong hydrogen sulfide protection. Clogs and unnecessary damage will no longer cause headaches and expensive system repairs. The one of a kind EZZ-Screen™ prevents accidentally flushed items such as metal toys, utensils and even rocks from damaging the system.

The Taylor Made Park 105 EZZ-Klean™ patented design addresses the regulatory issues of Oregon OSHA’s most recent confined space rules making maintenance simple and safe. The bright green EZZ-Klean™ tube at the top of the station reminds maintenance crews to simply “Pop the Top” to perform routine maintenance that is quick, easy and safe. Taylor Made Pump Stations save valuable time and money when compared to conventional wastewater lift stations.

Imagine a hassle free pump station! Discover the Taylor Made difference and install the Park 105 EZZ-Klean™ Waste Water Park Pump Station today. The simple maintenance and cost effective savings of Taylor Made Pump Stations streamline wastewater systems. Taylor Made staff are licensed DEQ contractors, providing clients with over 35 years of knowledge and experience.