Dirty Water Pumps

Dirty water pumps are used for yard runoff water, construction site dewatering, civils, wastewater, sewage, mining, and quarrying. They sit between clean water pumps and slurry pumps in terms of capability.

Due to the unpredictable nature of ‘dirty water’, the pump needs to be capable of passing solids and powerful enough to lift slurry and silt without blocking. Soft solids tend to clog standard clean water pumps, and sharp debris like grit and stones rapidly wear the wetted parts of the pump, increasing running costs while reducing performance. Pumps built for dirty water are designed to give more consistent performance over a longer lifetime.

Below are some of our most popular pumps used in ‘dirty water’ applications. Selecting the best pump for dirty water means taking account of the average particle size and type expected, in addition to the flow and pressure. Send us details of your dirty water pumping application for customised recommendations and tips.