Adoptable pumping station expertise for developments in the Northumbrian Water region

Where a development within the Northumbrian Water wastewater region requires pumped drainage, the pumping station should be designed with eventual adoption requirements considered from the beginning.

Advantage Pumping Solutions works with developers, consultants and groundworkers to provide the specialist design and delivery expertise required.

Our team can support the project from initial hydraulic design through to equipment selection, installation, commissioning and handover.

Understanding Northumbrian Water pumping station requirements

Northumbrian Water requires new sewerage infrastructure offered for adoption to be designed and constructed to the standards contained within the current Design and Construction Guidance.

Northumbrian Water also publishes specialist pumping-station design standards. Its two-pump sewage pumping station design manual, for example, covers stations intended for adoption by Northumbrian Water Group where specified operating criteria apply.

This makes early engagement valuable, particularly where the pumping arrangement, station size or operating requirements fall outside standard configurations.

How Advantage can support your Northumbrian Water project

Our team can provide:

• Early pumping-station advice

• Hydraulic calculations

• Pump and equipment selection

• Adoptable pumping station design

• Mechanical and electrical specification

• Review of relevant Northumbrian Water requirements

• Technical support during the adoption process

• Equipment supply

• Installation

• Testing and commissioning

• Handover support

Reducing the technical burden on the developer

Pumping stations involve interfaces between drainage design, civils, mechanical equipment, electrical systems and the requirements of the adopting authority.

Advantage can act as the specialist pumping-station partner across these interfaces.

With more than 25 years’ experience and established relationships across the water industry, our team understands the importance of addressing adoption requirements while there is still flexibility in the design.

Northumbrian Water pumping station FAQs

What standards apply to Northumbrian Water sewer adoption?

Northumbrian Water states that infrastructure proposed for adoption needs to be designed and constructed in accordance with the current Design and Construction Guidance.

Does Northumbrian Water have pumping-station design standards?

Yes. Northumbrian Water publishes specialist design guidance for pumping stations, including its design manual for two-pump sewage pumping stations.

Can Advantage help before the S104 application?

Yes. Early involvement is often the best time to identify pumping-station issues and establish the design approach before the layout and specification become fixed.

Planning a Northumbrian Water pumping station?

Speak to our specialist team about your site and we’ll help you establish what needs to happen next.