What’s a Sewage Lift Station For?

Lift station pumping in Henderson, NV has to be done regularly to keep pumping stations and other facilities of this nature, such as sewage lift stations, fully operational. This is a job that the Las Vegas Septic Services team takes pride in doing. Routine maintenance should also be applied to the various parts and systems that make up lift stations, which is what we take care of at Las Vegas Septic Service.

If you’re not yet familiar with what a sewage lift station is and how they play a key role in wastewater facilitation and removal, we go over the basics below.

Handling Elevation Issues and Sewage Removal Needs

The purpose of a lift station is to move wastewater or sewage from a lower point to a higher elevation. So, it’s basically overcoming gravity to facilitate the transfer of sewage or wastewater to its final end-point, which is usually a treatment plant. Lift stations achieve this goal with a collection system and a series of essential components that should be included in the scheduled lift station maintenance for optimal performance.

Essential components that need regular lift station cleaning include a receiving well, pumps, pipes, and motors, as well as a power supply, equipment control, alarm system, and an odor control system.

Situations That Necessitate a Lift Station

Lift stations are often preferred in situations where using a traditional gravity-based system for sewage or wastewater removal is too costly or impractical. There’s also some flexibility with design since there are two options with lift stations:

• A dry well
• A submersible lift station not unlike a sewage ejector pump in terms of main function

Moreover, a properly cared for and maintained lift station has the potential to last for many years. The average is 15 to 20 years or more as far as overall life expectancy goes.

Maintaining Your Lift Station

Lift station maintenance is important once a lift station is set up and operating. It’s a recurring process that involves pumping and cleaning at least twice a year. This needs to be done to prevent solids and greases from building up and impeding flow. Submersible pumps should also be inspected periodically as part of routine maintenance for lift stations.

Contact Las Vegas Septic Service today for your sewage lift station needs and concerns.