Is Your Sewage Ejector Pump Malfunctioning?

The sewage ejector pump is a device connected to the bottom of an underground sewer pipe and pumps wastewater into the main line. Raw wastewater will be forced up through pipes if it malfunctions, making its way into nearby homes.

At Las Vegas Septic Service, we offer lift station pumping in Henderson, NV, as a way to clean the wastewater from the sewer and protect underground pipes from damage. However, the sewage ejector pump can sometimes malfunction and lead to other issues. There are several ways that this can happen, so identifying one of these situations will help you figure out how best to fix it.

1. Dealing with Dirty Water

First, the most common reason ejector pump failure occurs is the raw wastewater being too dirty. Raw wastewater can cause corrosion of underground pipes and even break them down. Decay can allow water to enter homes because of the corroded pipes and chemicals in raw sewage. Water left sitting in a septic tank for too long without being pumped out causes sludge to build up, which then causes hydraulic failure. Proper lift station maintenance can help prevent this problem by pumping the wastewater to a holding pond and removing it.

2. Pump Constantly Cycling

If you know that the ejector pump is working correctly, and the problem appears to be something else, then the next step in troubleshooting may be identifying the cause of the problem. For one, it could be a broken pipe or something more complex like a malfunctioning lift station. More than likely, however, you will need to figure out why your ejector pump is cycling. Many ejector pump failures are caused by debris blocking the pipes or joints. Debris can easily be flushed out with professional lift station cleaning, and will allow the ejector pump to function correctly.

3. Pump Making Strange Sounds

If the ejector pump is making strange noises, there is likely something wrong with it. It could be moving improperly, or there could be something blocking its way, but either way, it should be sorted out as soon as possible. Ejector pumping occurs without fail because no one wants to see their home filled with raw sewage. Sewage lift station repair services are designed to eliminate this problem, and our team is ready to help you if that is what you need.

When dealing with a sewage ejector pump malfunction, look no further than Las Vegas Septic Service.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment.