What is a Lift Station Used For?

A lift station is a device to transfer wastewater or effluent from a lower to a higher elevation or a distant or remote location. This device is often needed when gravity cannot be used, such as when fluid needs to be transferred uphill. To keep your lift station working properly, it’s important to schedule regular lift station pumping in Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Septic Service discusses what a lift station does below:

Lift Wastewater from Its Source to The High Points

A lift station is typically installed alongside a wastewater collection system, such as a traditional sewer line. As wastewater flows through the pipes toward its destination, it has to be lifted off the ground and into the pipes. In these cases, a lift station can lift the wastewater from its source to the high points in the collection system. Be sure to schedule regular lift station cleaning to keep your lift station functioning efficiently.

Push Waste Out of a Tank

The septic tank is responsible for collecting the waste from toilets, showers, and sinks and temporarily storing it until it can be released or disposed of. As the water level in the tank rises, a lift station can be used to push the waste out of the tank, which is then pumped away for treatment during lift station maintenance and other operations that involve our services.

Ensure That All the Effluent Is Collected and Transported to The Correct Destination

Lift stations are also essential for industrial sites such as factories and refineries. These sites have various effluent streams that need to be treated, and a lift station can help ensure that all the effluent is collected and transported to the correct destination. In addition to regular wastewater, an industrial sewage lift station can contain oils, grease, acids, and other industrial waste.

Keep your sewer ejector pump in great condition with professional maintenance and repair services from Las Vegas Septic Service. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.