ASWDS (Automatic Storm Water Diversion System) as an alturnitive to overflowing sanitary sewers
Before ASWDS, roofing above open air sewer connections required expensive custom-engineered hybrid or mechanical and required high maintenance cycles. Our goal was to create a low-cost, reliable system with customizable options. By defining unique parameters, our system logic offers automatic maintenance without the added cost of engineering.
The main charcteristics that made this system possible were:
- A variety of automatic event triggers like rain gauges, flow meters and level sensors to allow the adaption of the system to most environments.
- User configurable timers and counters allow the system to meet regulatory requirementsnow and in the future should the regulations change.
- Automatic exerciser features allows the system to remain autonomous while keeping the worling componets in good working order.
- Unique breakthroughs like IP68 submersible electric motor operators and cord glands make the system more forgivable in harsh environments than traditional equipment
- Properly specified componets like fill port valves, means the system will work with little maintenance for decades.
- Pre-wired, pre-configured and pre-tested systems make installation and start-up quick and simple.
How It Works: Simply put, the system consists of three main components that work together to prevent the illicit discharge of stormwater or wastewater.
EVENT TRIGGER: This determines when the system should divert flow, for example, a rain gauge/switch or a flow switch. These are pre-wired to reduce field termination costs and pre-tested to ensure the system’s integrity before installation.
EVENT DIVERTER: this refers to where and how the flow is diverted or redirected. This is accomplished with two-way or three-way valves, pumps, or a combination thereof, depending on the application. They come pre-wired to reduce field termination costs and are pre-tested to ensure system integrity prior to installation.
EVENT CONTROLLER: is the heart of the system, containing the logic and displaying system status. This is where all wiring terminations are connected, and the system can be checked for functionality and condition.
CONCLUSIONS
If roofing is not a practical, desirable, or cost-effective option, the Attitude Systems ASWDS has proven to meet regulatory and operational requirements in various industries and applications. From airports and military bases to zoos and wineries, the ASWDS has achieved 30 years of success. If preventing stormwater from entering the sanitary sewer is a concern, the Attitude Systems ASWDS may be your solution. The Attitude Systems ASWDS is a reliable and efficient solution for stormwater management, providing peace of mind for industries in need of wastewater treatment. Its ability to meet operational and regulatory requirements have been proven in various industries, including airports, military bases, zoos, and wineries, making it a versatile choice for any business. With 30 years of success, the Attitude Systems ASWDS is a well-established and trusted solution for managing stormwater.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW TO ORDER?
1) How do I want to divert a Storm Event? Turn a pump on, Turn a pump off, Open a valve, Close a valve, a combination of the above
2) How much water do I need to divert? How many GPM/HP pump do I need, How big is the pipe the valves are attached and what kind of pipe, PVC, Ductile Iron….
3) Where am I going to mount the STORMController? Indoors, Outside on a wall How far from the STORMSwitch How far from the diversion (Pump/Valve). So it is in close proximity to the diversion as well as the STORMSwitch.
4) Where am I going mount the STORMSwitch? Top of a Building, On a pole, How far away from the STORMController? In an open clear area so rain/storm water can fall un-obstructed.
5) How do I want to define a Storm Event? 1/10th of 1″ in 30 minutes, ½” in 1 Hour……..
6) Do I want to automatically reset to the normal condition after a Storm Event? 2 Hours after the last 100th of an inch of rainfall, 24 Hours after the last 100th of an inch of rain fall. Am I going to only use the manual reset after a Storm Event?
7) What power supply is available for the STORMController, Valves or Pumps? 120 VAC, 240 VAC, 480 VAC At what amps?
8) What special needs or comments does my application have? I need to close a 4″ valve to my clarifier and open an 18″ valve to the Storm Drain at the same time. I have an existing 3 phase pump I need to turn off when a Storm event occurs. I want to turn on a pump 12 hours after the storm event for irrigation. I need to use AWWA valves. I want a 24 VDC 100% duty cycle actuator. I need to trigger the storm event off of flow rather than rain fall?