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Wellpoint Construction Dewatering

Godwin WellpointCentrifugal Pump · Vacuum Pump · Air/Water Separator

Self-jetting wellpoint dewatering systems for construction excavation, foundation work, and site dewatering. Combines a centrifugal end-suction pump with a high-volume belt-driven vacuum pump and air/water separator tank — the complete wellpoint system in a single unit.

3,100
Max GPM
220 ft
Max TDH
3⅛ in
Solids
200
Max CFM Air
Godwin Wellpoint construction dewatering pump and header system

Why Godwin Wellpoint

Construction dewatering with wellpoints requires simultaneous water and air handling — Godwin's three-pump-in-one design integrates everything in a single trailer.

Integrated Vacuum + Centrifugal

Single unit combines centrifugal water pump, belt-driven vacuum pump, and air/water separator. No separate vacuum truck or compressor needed.

Self-Jetting Wellpoint System

Compatible with Godwin's quick-disconnect wellpoint and header pipe system. Sets up faster than traditional flanged systems.

Up to 200 CFM Air Handling

Vacuum pump pulls air through wellpoint screens, lowering groundwater table around the excavation. Critical for sandy / silty soils.

Solids Up To 3⅛ in

Hardened wear parts and a dry-running liquid bath mechanical seal handle real construction-site conditions.

20° Joint Deflection

Header pipe joints adapt up to 20° to terrain without losing suction or pressure integrity. Faster setup on uneven ground.

Three Frame Sizes

CD100MV (4×4), CD150MV (6×6), and CD225MV (8×8) cover residential foundation work through major commercial / industrial excavation.

Wellpoint Models & Specifications

Electric drive specifications shown. Diesel drive available on request. CD225MV is skid-base only due to weight — trailer mounting available with custom configuration.

Model Branch (in) Flow (GPM) Max TDH (ft) HP @ RPM Solids (in) Mount Wet Wt (lb)
CD100MV 4×4 100 – 750 77 17 @ 1,800 Trailer 1,250
CD150MV 6×6 700 – 1,700 110 60 @ 1,800 3 Trailer 4,500
CD225MV 8×8 1,000 – 3,100 220 75 @ 1,800 3⅛ Skid Base 6,000

Source: Godwin Product Catalog 07.2015 (US). 230/460 V three-phase electric drive. Diesel drive available.

Wellpoint System Components

A complete wellpoint dewatering system requires more than the pump — we configure the full system per project:

Available Configurations

  • Pump unit. CD100MV / CD150MV / CD225MV centrifugal + vacuum pump assembly with air/water separator.
  • Wellpoint screens. Self-jetting wellpoint screen + 1½-in riser pipe (sized by depth of excavation). Multiple screens per project, spaced per soil hydraulic conductivity.
  • Header pipe. Quick-disconnect header pipe with 20° joint deflection. Sized to handle peak flow from all wellpoints at minimum friction loss.
  • Swing arms / connections. 90° wellpoint swing arm assemblies, lever closure rings, gate valves, hose shanks, clear suction hose.
  • Dust plugs / accessories. MQD dust plugs with lever, riser adapters, O-rings, connection hardware.
  • Drive type. Electric (230/460 V) standard for permanent / extended construction projects. Diesel available for remote / temporary jobs.

Wellpoint Applications

Wellpoint dewatering is the standard approach for excavation in saturated sandy / silty soils where surface pumping alone won't lower the water table.

Foundation Excavation

Building foundations in high water table areas — dewater the excavation perimeter to allow dry working conditions.

Utility Trenching

Sewer / water / gas line installation in saturated soils. Wellpoints lower the trench water table for safe pipe-laying.

Underground Tank Installation

Petroleum tanks, water tanks, lift stations — anywhere a tank must be set in saturated ground.

Slope Stabilization

Permanent or temporary slope dewatering to reduce pore water pressure and prevent slope failure.

Cofferdam Dewatering

Inside-cofferdam dewatering for bridge piers, marine construction, and waterfront foundation work.

Mining / Quarry Dewatering

Open-pit and underground mining where groundwater inflow exceeds surface pumping capacity.

Need a Wellpoint Dewatering System?

Complete pump + wellpoint + header configurations sized to your excavation. Quote within 24 hours.

Wellpoint FAQ

How many wellpoints do I need?
Wellpoint spacing is determined by soil hydraulic conductivity (permeability), excavation depth, target dewatering depth, and acceptable cone-of-depression geometry. Sandy soils typically need wellpoints every 3–6 ft along the excavation perimeter; silty soils may require closer spacing. Site geotechnical data drives the design — we'll work with your geotech to size the system.
What's the difference between Wellpoint and a regular dewatering pump?
Regular dewatering pumps remove standing water in an excavation — they can't lower the surrounding groundwater table. Wellpoint systems use vacuum to draw down the groundwater table around the excavation, keeping the inside dry through hydraulic isolation. The vacuum pump is the key difference — it pulls air through the wellpoint screens to maintain suction in the well system.
Can wellpoints handle deep excavations?
Single-stage wellpoints reach approximately 18–22 ft below the pump centerline. For deeper excavations, multi-stage wellpoint systems are used — the first stage dewaters down 15–20 ft, then a second-stage system installed at that lower elevation reaches another 15–20 ft. Excavations over 30 ft typically use deep-well systems instead of wellpoints.
Electric or diesel drive?
Electric for projects over 2 weeks duration, urban sites with grid power, or where noise/emissions matter. Diesel for short-duration jobs, remote sites, or emergency response. Electric drive also enables VFD operation for energy-efficient flow matching as wellpoint demand changes.
Do you sell the full wellpoint accessory kit?
Yes — quick-disconnect wellpoint screens, riser pipe (by the foot), header pipe in 6/10/20-ft sections, swing arms, gate valves, hose shanks, MQD dust plugs, sealing rings, and connecting hardware. We configure complete systems based on excavation length and depth.

Need a Wellpoint Quote?

Send us your excavation size, depth, soil conditions, and timeline — complete system configuration within 24 hours.

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