Successful Dewatering Requires Planning And The Right Equipment

By Author: Jeff Hewson
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Dewatering is a crucial component of planning for mining or construction projects. Dewatering is the engineering task of controlling the amount of surface or groundwater in the vicinity of a project. Water that is pooling on the surface is an obvious hazard and impediment to work, but underground water is just as problematic – and may, in fact, be more dangerous due to its unseen nature. Too much water in the soil near a site can cause construction to be built precariously and threaten the safety of workers.

Dewatering Systems are therefore quite important, and so they should be carefully planned and properly executed. In essence, there are two types of site dewatering: everyday systems, which are put in place to control water that is naturally at the work site; and emergency systems, to deal with flooding or other unexpected excesses. Dealing with flooding is something that requires the right equipment and the expertise to get it up and running fast. For this type of situation, it is important to contact a reliable and professional pump rental company (or ...
... dewatering specialist).

It is also important to go with a dependable company for the everyday Dewatering for Construction Sites, of course. In this case, you will have more time to prepare – and shop around. But do not simply choose the company with the cheapest rates. Other important considerations include having the right equipment, so that your dewatering setup is done correctly and you do not end up “making do” with what’s available. Also, a company that has replacement equipment and the ability to get it to your site quickly should a breakdown occur is of obvious benefit. Any delay on a construction site costs money; do not chase phantom “savings” that will be lost at the first sign of trouble.

There are a number of different dewatering systems, from simple sump pumps to control surface pools, to vacuum point systems that rely on a network of pumps to control relatively shallow groundwater, to deep well methods that drain large amounts of water from deep underground using large single pumps. Of course, the amount of soil and other debris in the water to be pumped will dictate the type of pump that is needed. This is yet another reason to hire a company with an extensive range of equipment.

Author Bio:

The author of this article is associated with Dewatering for Construction Sites , a company that specializes in dewatering solutions and equipment sales and rentals, for more information visit aquatechdewatering.com