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Engineering12 May 2026· HET Pump

Selecting the Right Submersible Dewatering Pump

Selecting the Right Submersible Dewatering Pump

Understanding Your Site

Choosing the correct dewatering pump begins with three parameters: flow rate, total head, and solids content.

1. Flow Rate

Estimate the volume of water to be removed per hour. Undersizing leads to flooding; oversizing wastes energy.

2. Total Head

Account for both static lift and friction losses across the discharge line.

3. Solids Handling

Abrasive or solids-laden water demands hardened impellers and non-clog designs such as our ALDEW and SEW series.

HET Pump engineers are available for a free technical consultation to size the perfect pump for your application.