ID
7-508-1100
Name
Water Pump, Dewatering
Status
Published
Version
1.5
Updated
11/5/2019 9:18:48 AM
Original Release
05/26/2005
Last Major Release
11/05/2019
Description
The Water Pump, Dewatering is equipment that lowers the water level of contained water sources or removes water from a limited area
Resource Category
Public Works
Primary Core Capability
Infrastructure Systems
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Equipment
Overall Function
The Water Pump, Dewatering is equipment that removes water from trenches, drains, and other areas where water collects
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Requestor specifies pump manufacturer and model, as necessary 2. Requestor specifies gallons per minute (GPM) capacity, maximum solids handling capacity, equipment head, and equipment suction 3. Requestor specifies suction hose length, strainer type, and hole size 4. Requestor specifies discharge piping connection type: a. Cam lock flex hose b. Cam lock hard pipe c. Threaded mechanical connection and length 5. Requestor and provider establish whether pumps are trailer mounted or skid mounted. 6. Can be ordered with staff using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Utility Worker Specialist – Water Sector Infrastructure
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Equipment DescriptionNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. Dry prime to 26 feet 2. Solids handling to 5 inches, unscreened materials
Type 2Same as Type 3, PLUS: Dry prime to 15 feet
Type 3Same as Type 4, PLUS: Solids handling to 3 inches, unscreened materials
Type 41. Self priming 2. Dry prime to 26 feet 3. Solids handling to 2.5 inches, unscreened materials 4. Self-contained diesel power supply 5. Automatic start/stop 6. Portable
EQUIPMENT PUMP CAPACITY (GALLONS PER MINUTE)Not Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 14,200
Type 23,000
Type 31,650
Type 4700
EQUIPMENT HEAD (FEET)Not Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 175
Type 240
Type 3Same as Type 4
Type 465
Equipment Suction Side (inches)Not Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 110
Type 28
Type 36
Type 44
736
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 509: Utility Worker Specialist – Water Sector Infrastructure
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016