What They Do
An ejector pump lifts sewage to a destination above it — a city sewer or an elevated septic tank. They are required wherever the sewer main sits higher than the building's drain line, which is common on sloped Peninsula lots and in below-grade additions.
When One Fails
A failed ejector backs sewage up into the lowest fixtures in the building. It is unpleasant and it does not improve with waiting. We repair and replace pumps, floats, check valves and control panels.
Alarms Are Worth Having
A high-water alarm on the basin gives you warning before a failure becomes a backup. If your system does not have one, it is an inexpensive addition.
Signs You Should Call Us
- Sewage odor near the basin
- Alarm sounding on the control panel
- Lowest fixtures backing up
- Pump running constantly
- Gurgling from below-grade drains
Common Questions
Residential or commercial?
Both. We install and service ejector systems in homes and in commercial buildings, including basin, pump, controls and alarm.
How long do they last?
It varies with use and what goes down the drain. Regular checks catch most problems before they become backups.