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3 Advantages of Investing in Wellpoint Systems for Your Construction Project

15 February 2023

Veronica Leon

Well-point dewatering systems are versatile, cost-effective pre-drainage solutions consisting of individual well-points around an excavation site. The system uses a vacuum to reduce or lower the water levels in a construction site. The wellpoint system is especially suited for shallow excavations or those with fine-grain soils. This post discusses the benefits of wellpoint systems for your construction site. Read on to learn more.   

Works Well With High Water Levels 

The first advantage of investing in wellpoint dewatering systems is that they work perfectly with relatively high-water levels. If your construction site features high water levels, you can rely on wellpoint dewatering systems to drain the water before commencing your construction project. It helps eliminate excess water from the site. 

However, the construction project might face many challenges if the site is filled with excessive water. That's because it'll be impossible to construct any structure on top of unstable soil or ground. Building on unstable soil means the structures might collapse eventually, causing extensive losses. However, you can prevent this problem by draining the excess water from the site using wellpoint dewatering systems. 

Wellpoint Dewatering Systems are Easier to Install

Some of the most innovative dewatering systems are well-points that utilise perforated pipes alongside sand points in the ground. These sand points or well points are often attached to header pipes connected to vacuum pumps. 

The primary reason for vacuum pumps is to create a suction effect in the header pumps, which aids in drawing water out of the excavated site and collecting it into specific tanks for proper disposal. In short, wellpoint dewatering systems are much easier to install than other conventional dewatering systems. 

Are More Cost-Effective Dewatering Solutions 

When contrasted t conventional dewatering solutions, wellpoint dewatering systems are more cost-effective and economical solutions for groundwater removal or control. These systems consist of the primary pump that sucks water out of one or more wells. Often, these wells are connected through specific pipes that help draw water from the excavated site. 

Furthermore, the primary pump can move large quantities of water more quickly and efficiently. A typical wellpoint dewatering system consists of a single primary pump. However, there might be multiple options depending on the type and size of the excavation or construction project. 

Final Thoughts  

These are the three primary advantages of investing in wellpoint dewatering systems for your construction system. Speak to a contractor to learn more about wellpoint dewatering systems. 

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