Case Studies
Putting our Pumps to the Test
At Zoeller, we love to receive and share snapshots of where and how our products are being used around the globe. Below are some quick summaries of our latest success stories for Zoeller Pump Company.
A two-bedroom home was in need of a repair for their worn-out, 30-year-old, lateral field in poor soil and cracked fiberglass septic tank.
This mobile bathroom unit consists of showers, sinks, and toilets with water partially recycled onsite to flush the toilets.
A church was expanding, and the existing septic system was too small for the new kitchen facility.
Even distribution of water across a drain field can be difficult, but we can help.
A watertight seal was a must for this luxury resort with a saltwater lake along the patios of its thatched-roof villas.
A rental property located in South Central Indiana experienced lateral field failure and was in need of an alternative system.
After three failed conventional onsite systems, the owners of a three-bedroom home in Central Indiana were desperate for an alternative.
In 2017, Zoeller Pump offered design assistance and components for a new mound system to treat waste from numerous structures at Huber's Orchard and Winery, located in Starlight, IN, including an ice cream shop and a catering operation.
The initial plan of drainfields in every backyard failed to meet the aesthetic quality sought by the homeowners of this Estate Section.
Cleaner Waters for Lake Recreation
Initial development along the shore of Lake Conway took little consideration for septic installations, leading to polluted waters for guests.
A mobile home park in Michigan had a failed septic system resulting in surfacing effluent and contamination of a nearby lake.
RMF Cleans Up Community Areas
A utility company had a failed aerobic package plant and was in discharging unacceptable wastewater to a nearby recreation area...
RMF for Restaurant Waste
A Kentucky restaurant was suffering outrageous monthly expenses to pump its holding tanks.
Upon review a new design for pressurized septic drain fields, experts at Clarus offered a simpler, more economical alternative.
A typical sump pump, when installed correctly in an appropriate application, can usually be expected to have a lifespan of anywhere between 7 - 10 years depending on the application. However, every once in a while, you might run across an exception to the norm.
"How long should my sump pump last?" This is one of the most common questions, and the answer is seven to ten years. However, here is the latest testimony from a customer replacing his Zoeller sump pump after 31 years!
The National Library of Korea was founded in 1945 and has been in its current location since 1988. The main building consists of seven floors and a basement level, and two smaller buildings are attached.
The Le Loi Hospital consists of a clinic, an emergency room, and a labor room. The hospital utilizes a small wastewater treatment system for all discharged waste from the buildings.
Jumex is a fruit juice manufacturer based in Mexico. When a processing plant was opened in El Salvador in 2009, it was required to have its own wastewater treatment plant on site. A local Zoeller distributor, is running this system utilizing their own chemical treatment process powered by Zoeller pumps.
It is likely in this type of location that gasoline may drip onto the ground around the filling stations and would then be washed into the pump pits by rainfall. This can create a hazardous environment, which requires a hazardous duty pump to remove water from the building’s foundation.
This healthcare center is located in a rented, commercial building. Since the company is not permitted to destroy or change the structure of the facility, they are not able to install buried discharge piping through which wastewater would be moved away from the foundation.