Lift station repair alarm. Speedy Septic provides commercial lift station repair in Oregon and Washington.

Places in Portland get lift stations because of the region’s varied terrain and the need for proper wastewater management.

Lift stations are designed to pump wastewater from a building that is below grade to the city sewer line, gravity line, or near the treatment facility. They essentially move wastewater from a lower elevation to a higher elevation, allowing it to flow into the main sewer line or septic tank.

Lift stations are necessary when your property is on and doesn’t allow for proper drainage. You should consider getting one installed for your system if there is a natural slope of the land, you’re in a low-lying area, or if your septic tank is higher than your property’s plumbing.

Speedy Septic provides professional lift station installation services for commercial properties needing lift stations. We’re a locally owned and operated septic company that’s served Portland for over 10 years.

Does my business need to have a lift station installed?

Depending on the type of business you run or the layout of your building, you need to have a lift station installed – most likely because many place in Portland generate a significant amount of wastewater. Wastewater needs to be efficiently transported to the septic tank or sewer line, regardless of the property’s elevation.

Overall, they make sure your business’s wastewater is properly managed, preventing backups and other plumbing issues.

How Lift Stations Work

A lift station has various components, including a pump, valve system, pipe system, and junction box. Lift stations work by collecting wastewater in a pit or well, known as a wet well. The pumps are designed to handle solids and liquids so that the wastewater is efficiently transported.

When the wastewater reaches a predetermined level, a float switch activates one or more pumps, which then pump the wastewater through a pipe system to the septic tank or main sewer line.

Here’s how they work step-by-step:

Waste feeds into a well.
Once the water level reaches a certain point, the pump switches on.
Wastewater is sent out of the well and up to a higher elevation.
Gravity takes over and moves the wastewater to the treatment facility.

Can I install a lift station myself?

Technically you can, but we do not recommend it at all. Installing a lift station is a complex process that requires specialized knowledge and equipment. Improper installation can lead to system failures, backups, and even environmental hazards.

At Speedy Septic, our licensed and experienced septic technicians have the expertise to properly install lift stations so that your system functions optimally and reliably.

Your Septic System Professionals

In order for a lift station to work optimally, it should be well-designed and well-installed. It’s important to make sure the pumps are properly sized and that you have one spare pump. You should also have an electrical schematic and a good monitoring system. The pumps in your lift station should also have a meter indicating the elapsed time.

If you need a lift station installed for your business, the skilled team at Speedy Septic can help. We provide lift station installation services for properties throughout Oregon and Washington. Our team is fully licensed and insured, so you can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands. And after your lift station is installed, we can set up regular service visits to keep your system running efficiently.