--- title: Sump Pumps - Cougar USA | HVAC and Plumbing Solutions | Houston description: Sump Pumps - Cougar USA | HVAC and Plumbing Solutions | Houston image: https://cougarusa.com/hubfs/Cougarusa_August2024/Images/Sump%20Pump%20Stations.webp --- [Skip to main content](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/sump-pumps#main-content) [![Cougar USA](https://cougarusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cougarusa_August2024/images/Cougar_USA.png?width=334&name=Cougar_USA.png "Cougar USA")](https://cougarusa.com/) - [About Us](https://cougarusa.com/about-us) - [Team](https://cougarusa.com/about-us/team) - [Careers](https://cougarusa.com/about-us/cougar-careers) - [News](https://cougarusa.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://cougarusa.com/contact) - [Specifier Resources](https://cougarusa.com/specifier-resources) - [Solutions](https://cougarusa.com/solutions) - [Water Fill Stations](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/water-fill-stations) - [Domestic and Fire Water Storage](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/domestic-and-fire-water-storage) - [Pressure Boosting Systems](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/pressure-boosting-systems) - [Water Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV)](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/water-pressure-reducing-valves-water-prv) - [Sump Pumps](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/sump-pumps) - [Water Harvesting](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/water-harvesting) - [Domestic Hot Water Distribution](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/hot-water-distribution) - [Hydronic Cooling](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/hydronic-cooling) - [Hydronic Heating](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/hydronic-heating) - [Steam Specialties](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/steam-specialties) - [Services](https://cougarusa.com/services) - [Cougar STAR Program](https://cougarusa.com/services/cougar-star-program) - [Cougar USA Training Center](https://cougarusa.com/services/cougar-usa-training-center) - [Cougar Rental Pumps](https://cougarusa.com/cougarpumprentals) - [Products](https://cougarusa.com/products) - [Cougar Systems](https://cougarusa.com/products/cougar-systems) - [PUMP RENTALS](https://cougarusa.com/cougarpumprentals) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [About Us](https://cougarusa.com/about-us) - [Team](https://cougarusa.com/about-us/team) - [Careers](https://cougarusa.com/about-us/cougar-careers) - [News](https://cougarusa.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://cougarusa.com/contact) - [Specifier Resources](https://cougarusa.com/specifier-resources) - [Solutions](https://cougarusa.com/solutions) - [Water Fill Stations](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/water-fill-stations) - [Domestic and Fire Water Storage](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/domestic-and-fire-water-storage) - [Pressure Boosting Systems](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/pressure-boosting-systems) - [Water Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV)](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/water-pressure-reducing-valves-water-prv) - [Sump Pumps](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/sump-pumps) - [Water Harvesting](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/water-harvesting) - [Domestic Hot Water Distribution](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/hot-water-distribution) - [Hydronic Cooling](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/hydronic-cooling) - [Hydronic Heating](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/hydronic-heating) - [Steam Specialties](https://cougarusa.com/solutions/steam-specialties) - [Services](https://cougarusa.com/services) - [Cougar STAR Program](https://cougarusa.com/services/cougar-star-program) - [Cougar USA Training Center](https://cougarusa.com/services/cougar-usa-training-center) - [Cougar Rental Pumps](https://cougarusa.com/cougarpumprentals) - [Products](https://cougarusa.com/products) - [Cougar Systems](https://cougarusa.com/products/cougar-systems) - [PUMP RENTALS](https://cougarusa.com/cougarpumprentals) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Sump Pump Stations Sump Pump Stations are required in a commercial building anytime there is drainage or fixtures below the city lines, and the water cannot gravity drain away. There are three main types of sump pump stations: **Storm Stations** collect “clean” water like stormwater (rainwater that has hit the ground) or HVAC condensate and are usually located in lower levels of parking garages, basements, and loading docks.  Storm stations usually have two pumps for redundancy and additional capacity during high rainfall events. **Sanitary Stations** collect “dirty” water after points of use in the building, like restrooms, sinks, and kitchens.  Sanitary stations also use two pumps for redundancy but typically do not have to rely on both pumps running at the same time.  There are additional design considerations to address the caustic nature and odors of the effluent. **Elevator Sump Pumps (ESPs)** are required by code to pump 50gpm per elevator shaft served to prevent flooding from fire sprinklers.  ESPs are a single pump with a float switch and alarm but may also have oil & water discriminating controls depending on the local code requirements.  Sump Pump Stations are a collection of many pieces to make a complete system.  **Basin (Wet Well) & Cover** – Collects the effluent and holds the pumps; the size and depth depend on the application.  The cover provides safe access to the pumps through a hatch opening and structure for the rail system piping. **Pumps & Rail System** – Submersible pumps (non-clogs, vortex, or grinder/cutter) are installed with a lift-out rail system to connect to the system piping and allow removal for service. [**Control Panel & Level Devices**](https://cougarusa.com/products/cougar-systems/elite-sump-pump) – The Control Panel gets feedback from float switches or a transmitter on the basin water level and then turns the pumps on and off to pump the water out automatically.  The panel also provides safety features, alarms, and communication to the building management system. [**Direct In-Line Pumping Alternative**](https://flowsolutions.com/overwatch-direct-in-line-pump-system-by-industrial-flow-solutions/) – The OverWatch system allows the pumps to be installed directly in line with the inlet piping, eliminating the wet well and associated issues.  ##### TIPS ###### [Elite Sump Panel Tips](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcNqT9SBBCO5xGYh1e9SnjWMsKQXv8WJt) ##### News Posts [Powerful Heat: Cougar USA and Fulton Boilers Join Forces in a Dynamic Partnership](https://cougarusa.com/news/powerful-heat-cougar-usa-and-fulton-boilers-join-forces-in-a-dynamic-partnership) [Pressure Boosting Systems – Pt3](https://cougarusa.com/news/pressure-boosting-systems-pt3) [Pressure Boosting Systems – Pt2](https://cougarusa.com/news/pressure-boosting-systems-pt2) [Pressure Boosting Systems – Pt1](https://cougarusa.com/news/pressure-boosting-systems-pt1) [Water PRV Sequence of Operation](https://cougarusa.com/news/water-prv-sequence-of-operation) ##### DID YOU KNOW? ##### Pumping to full 300GPM is ineffcient; systems perform best around 50GPM via diversity factor ##### TECH TALK VIDEOS ##### [![SUMP STATION RAIL SYSTEMS](https://cougarusa.com/hubfs/Cougarusa_August2024/Images/983153713-0fd188a1364d891d4b004399bf47f718f195310ba122bdc1e1285c03ad84519d-d.jpg) TECH TALK VIDEO SUMP STATION RAIL SYSTEMS WATCH VIDEO](https://player.vimeo.com/video/472658039?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0) ##### [![SUMP STATION COVERS](https://cougarusa.com/hubfs/Cougarusa_August2024/Images/983152023-fc45289e98554bc5502dce844b9206fd21cd577cde99603502f88bdb44f16bc0-d.jpg) TECH TALK VIDEO SUMP STATION COVERS WATCH VIDEO](https://player.vimeo.com/video/472655454?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&api=1&player_id=1) ##### [![GRAVITY MAIN VS FORCED MAIN](https://cougarusa.com/hubfs/Cougarusa_August2024/Images/972462693-b5562f910771a01a58edb776d7705b7bb79dc8c68300e0ee38d2a7930e6af103-d.jpg) TECH TALK VIDEO GRAVITY MAIN VS FORCED MAIN WATCH VIDEO](https://player.vimeo.com/video/466699315?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0) ##### [![ELEVATOR SUMP PUMP](https://cougarusa.com/hubfs/Cougarusa_August2024/Images/972461358-200367ac6e9a7006e02202f9c144ad7f4604aff1651436eaa6add2a066ebc4c8-d.jpg) TECH TALK VIDEO ELEVATOR SUMP PUMP WATCH VIDEO](https://player.vimeo.com/video/466698686?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&api=1&player_id=5) ##### [![SANITARY STATIONS](https://cougarusa.com/hubfs/Cougarusa_August2024/Images/972461148-ff8c3b7412cb437bb531458cab00189ad859b7692fce39d76b811cd109f739a2-d.jpg) TECH TALK VIDEO SANITARY STATIONS WATCH VIDEO](https://player.vimeo.com/video/466698525?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&api=1&player_id=2) ##### [![STORM PUMP STATIONS](https://cougarusa.com/hubfs/Cougarusa_August2024/Images/972460249-1c6e4c7e3853c9cbb6ac223170274ab3c5b2474bcd9652ba0ac92620b7872855-d.jpg) TECH TALK VIDEO STORM PUMP STATIONS WATCH VIDEO](https://player.vimeo.com/video/466698000?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&api=1&player_id=6) ##### [![WHY ARE SUMP PUMP STATIONS NEEDED?](https://cougarusa.com/hubfs/Cougarusa_August2024/Images/972459520-6d207a54f7d8603fd2be2dd8e93b3a70a59dcb0e87c45f91e15a050f31c90190-d.jpg) TECH TALK VIDEO WHY ARE SUMP PUMP STATIONS NEEDED? 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