Commercial facilities that use septic systems and sit on unlevel land usually need a lift station pump to keep their systems running safely and efficiently. Lift stations take over when gravity isn’t available to do the job.
Lakeland Septic Company has provided commercial lift station service for more than 15 years for business facilities in the Lakeland, Florida, region. Here’s some information that will be helpful to you.
Commercial Lift Station Problems
Three of the most common reasons for failure in commercial lift stations are:
Cracked pipes: If the pipes that serve the lift station become cracked or otherwise damaged, septic system backups are likely to occur.
Lift station motor issues: When a lift station motor fails, the entire pumping process stops and sewage begins to back up.
Alignment problems: Soil shifting around the lift station can cause it to become misaligned and unable to work as it was designed to.
Signs to Watch for with Your Commercial Lift Station
You can’t see your lift station, but you can be aware of the warning signs of trouble. Watch for:
- All the sink and tub drains in your facility running slowly or backing up
- Toilets that overflow or flush weakly
- The smell of sewage inside your facility or outside around the septic system
- Soggy patches of ground above or near the system
- Extra-beautiful grass and foliage growing only in the area of the septic tank or drain field
(Note that if a single sink, tub or toilet is not working well, the problem may be with just that fixture. When the septic system is at fault, you’ll notice issues.)
