Monitoring of Wastewater Levels in Sewer Systems

In treatment and sewage systems, wastewater passes through small pipes that connect underground into large sewer tunnels. Wastewater flows through them from one pumping station to another towards the treatment facility. The length of such sections can be extremely long. Monitoring the wastewater level is carried out at various points to obtain information about the flow, as well as to control pumping stations and sewage wells.

Pumping and lifting stations are used to raise wastewater to a higher level in order to reduce transportation costs to treatment facilities. After the water is lifted, it moves by gravity to its destination.

Sewer Sensor

Sewage wells are needed to discharge wastewater in case of overflow of sewer tunnels due to heavy rainfall. This happens if the sewer system is combined with the rainwater drainage system. Since sewer overflow is a serious problem, it is necessary to use submersible pressure transducers capable of providing reliable information about the wastewater level, which can then be used to regulate the condition of the sewer system. This information is used to forecast the degree of filling and to signal when the permissible level is exceeded. This allows planning sewer system maintenance or making decisions to increase reservoir capacity.

In addition, high-precision submersible level transducers with a small range are used in spillways and gutters throughout the sewer system area. The monitoring they provide allows obtaining data on flow conditions, which is then applied in the operation of treatment facilities.

Depending on the conditions of use and installation location, both relatively simple standard level transducers (for example, 26Y) and sensors specially designed for these applications, featuring enhanced protection against aggressive environments and membranes resistant to mechanical damage, can be used in sewer systems. An example of such specific sensors is the level meter 36KyX.

Monitoring wastewater levels in sewer systems is an important tool for any engineer involved in this field, as level information allows improving system management efficiency and timely warning of potential problems.

You can select a suitable hydrostatic level sensor for measuring wastewater in the product catalog or by consulting with our specialists.