Sumps

A sump is a sunken space that is designed to gather liquids that are typically unwanted, stormwater. In addition, a sump can also be used as an infiltration basin to manage surface runoff water and replenish underground aquifers.

Maintaining proper stormwater management is crucial, and one of the key components of this is ensuring that stormwater sumps are clean. Stormwater sump cleaning involves the removal of debris, sediment, and pollutants from sumps and drains to prevent blockages and flooding. This process is essential in order to ensure that stormwater systems can function effectively and minimise the risk of damage to property and the environment.

Several factors determine the frequency of sump cleaning, including the sump’s size and design, the amount and type of runoff, rainfall patterns, and local regulations. It is recommended that stormwater sumps be cleaned at least once a year, or more frequently if signs of clogging are noticed.

• Slow drainage
• Standing water
• a foul smell or mosquito breeding

The Drain Company can maintain, clean and install a large variety of sumps

A sump is a reservoir that gathers and retains water, often from a drainage network, until it is discharged into a nearby natural waterway. Sumps are commonly seen in various settings, ranging from domestic premises to vast commercial and industrial sites. Their purpose is to collect and contain stormwater runoff, wastewater, and other liquids. Due to their role in drainage systems, sumps are crucial as they serve as a point of convergence for water before it is released into the ecosystem.

A sump operates by gathering water from a drainage system and subsequently holding it in a reservoir or tank. The water is generally discharged from the sump into a natural waterway, such as a river or stream. Sumps can accumulate and retain both stormwater runoff and wastewater. Stormwater runoff refers to the water that is collected from rainfall and other natural origins, whereas wastewater is the water that is gathered from sources like sinks, toilets, and other outlets.