Gravity Mains: sloped downhill, are required to maintain a water velocity of 2 ft/s, do not require pumps, lower operating costs, lower maintenance, lifespan of >50 years, Force Mains: sloped uphill, require pumps to transport water and waste, higher operating costs, higher maintenance, lifespan of ~15 years,

Gravity vs. Force Mains

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