What Are Sewage Lift Stations?

A sewage lift station facilitates the sewage removal process in situations where elevations are uneven. If this is a system you’re getting ready to install or one you already have in place, Las Vegas Septic Service is the reliable company you can count on for lift station pumping in North Las Vegas, NV.

If you’re new to the basics of a sewage lift station, here’s what you need to know.

What a Lift Station Is

A lift station is a type of pump station that transfers sewage or wastewater from lower to higher areas via a collection system. They can be used in residential and commercial settings, depending on the waste removal and sanitation needs, and surface elevations involved. The endpoint for lift stations is a treatment facility.

Lift Station Features

Check valves, controls, float switches, and settings are the main features of a lift station. The most common setup for this type of sewage removal system is with all components in a single wet well. Also called a submersible station, this design is easier to maintain and more budget-friendly.

Regular Cleaning and Maintenance

Lift stations need to be maintained and cleaned in order to operate efficiently and as intended. With lift station maintenance, regular pumping is what’s typically needed. All key components should also be checked as a part of routine maintenance.

Lift station cleaning may also involve an attached grease station. As for frequency of cleanings, what’s recommended will depend on usage levels. Busy restaurants, for example, tend to stick to 90-day cleaning cycles to minimize issues.

Schedule a Cleaning Today

Whether you have a sewage ejector pump installed in a sump pump basin or a lift station that needs cleaned and maintained, the Las Vegas Septic Service team is at your service. We use safe, reliable methods to keep everything affordably flowing and functioning.

Contact our experienced team today about lift station pumping and other septic services we offer.