Most septic systems are designed to use gravity to make waste flow from the home or building into the tank and from the tank into the drain field. However, it is not always possible or practical to place the septic system downhill from the building it serves, and in such cases, septic technicians install lift stations. A lift station is essentially a pump that moves waste from a lower elevation to a higher one. As you can imagine, a lift station is a critical part of any septic system that has one, so our team at Marion Pumper offers thorough lift station repair services to keep yours in good working order. In this article, we will go over a few ways to tell if you need lift station repair services.
- Inconsistent Pumping – One sign you need lift station repair is the pump cycling inconsistently. When your lift station is in good condition, the pump should run at a steady rate. If you notice the pump seems to switch on and off frequently, we encourage you to give us a call so we can inspect the mechanism.
- Leaks – Another clear sign you need lift station repair is water leaking out of the pump. Any time fluid leaks out of a pump or the pipes connecting to it, you should get it checked out, but it’s especially important to do this for septic lift stations. Our team will repair the leak to ensure no wastewater seeps out where it shouldn’t.
- Frequent Clogs – A third sign you need lift station repair is frequent clogs in your drains or toilets. This can be caused by a blockage anywhere in your septic plumbing, including in the lift station.