Vacuum Sewerage technology has been fantastic for developers. Many residential areas that were once thought too difficult or expensive to sewer, now have access to smarter and greener vacuum sewerage systems. Here are 8 reasons why Flovac’s systems are ideal for residential developments.
Vacuum sewerage systems almost always cost less to install and cost less to maintain than traditional gravity systems, and certainly less than pressurized systems with grinder pumps. A single Flovac vacuum pump station will usually be sufficient to support an entire residential project.
Here are the key benefits of Flovac’s vacuum sewerage system for residential developments.
The shallow trenching and small diameter pipework of Flovac’s vacuum sewerage systems, offers a speedy cost-effective installation. It also helps ensure there are less conflicts with other services that are being installed in the development.
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Let’s look at the 8 reasons why Flovac’s systems are ideal for residential developments.
1. INSTALLATION COST SAVINGS.
A Flovac vacuum sewerage system almost always costs less to install than a gravity flow system because our vacuum system uses a small pipe in shallow and narrow trenches, plus there are no manholes. Once installed, it continues to save money because the tight system eliminates inflow and infiltration (I&I). This is even more important if you’re charged by the gallon or litre when treatment is by others.
2. IT’S LESS INTRUSIVE.
Shallow, narrow trenches and the absence of manholes, means there’s less surface disruption than with gravity systems, which must follow favourable topography. Gravity systems can result in building manholes, multiple pump stations, they have the potential for odour, and ex-filtration. All this can be eliminated with a Flovac vacuum system.
3. DEFER YOUR BUILD COSTS.
Some costs of a vacuum sewerage system can be deferred. For instance, vacuum valves don’t have to be installed until a property is sold. This cost can be added to the selling price of the lot.
4. OVERCOME CHALLENGING SITE CONDITIONS.
A Flovac vacuum sewerage system can be used to overcome site difficulties such as flat land, sandy or acid-sulphate soils, high groundwater, and rock, which are common in new developments. Because the horizontal and vertical direction of our sewer mains may be easily changed, developers have more flexibility in site configuration and lot layout.
5. IT’S AN ACCEPTED SUPERIOR SEWER SYSTEM.
Many times, developers install sewer systems that will be operated and maintained by other organisations. What’s more, often, the final owner is not aware of a vacuum sewerage system or its track record as a proven, reliable alternative to gravity-flow systems. We’re available to help you design the perfect system for your needs, and to help explain its features and benefits to key stakeholders.
6. IT MINIMISES LOCAL DEVELOPMENT DISRUPTIONS.
With conventional gravity sewers, as you add new stages to your development, the large equipment, blasting, and deep open trenches increase the dirt, danger, and disruption to existing homes and children who live there. These challenges are minimised with Flovac’s vacuum sewerage system.
7. IOT WIRELESS MONITORING CONNECTIVITY.
The entire Flovac’s vacuum sewerage system collection network is connected via IOT wireless communication protocols. This can help with line testing during construction, notification of inspectors when houses are connecting, and integrates fully with utility SCADA networks.
8. SAVES DEVELOPMENT SPACE.
Flovac’s vacuum station can replace five or six lift stations which are necessary in a gravity-flow system. With Flovac, that land is made available for profitable home sites. This also minimizes hard to sell lots, as residents always want to avoid living next to a lift station.
