Vacuum Sewer

A vacuum sewer system is a method of transporting sewage from its source to a treatment or disposal facility. It uses the differential pressure between atmospheric pressure and a partial vacuum maintained in the piping network and vacuum station collection vessel. This differential pressure allows a central vacuum station to collect the wastewater of several thousand individual homes, depending on terrain and the local situation. Vacuum sewers take advantage of available natural slope in the terrain and are most economical in flat sandy soils with high ground water.

Vacuum Sewer systems are a cost effective, environmentally safe alternative to traditional gravity sewers providing low maintenance, efficient and reliable sewage collection. All Macon Plastics’ Vacuum Sewer fittings meet or exceed ASTM D3139 for vacuum rating, ASTM F477 for Reiber style joint and ASTM D2241 for pipe material.