Pump and Pump Chamber/Tank Maintenance and Cleaning

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Pump and Pump Chamber/Tank Maintenance and Cleaning

Effluent pumps are specially designed pumps to move the effluent portion of waste water to the treatment component of your septic system.
These are usually used in systems where the treatment zone is located above the level of the tank or in systems that require a pressurized dose of effluent.
Periodically these pumps will need to be inspected to verify that they are operating within the limits of the original design.
Part of the issues can come from dirty filters, plugged intakes, and normal wear and tear of the internal pump components.
The pump chamber or tank will also need to be periodically pumped and cleaned in order to keep the system operating properly.
Our specialists can evaluate the condition of the tank and the pump to determine if they are operating properly.

FEATURES

Due to the high variety of pumps and designs, our process usually starts with identifying the type of system, pump, and delivery components of your system.
From there we will establish the criteria and specifications that will need to be evaluated
These will be provided to you on a form indicating the original design metrics, manufacture’s metrics (If different), and our readings from the evaluation.
Pump to be removed in order to insure intake is free from blockages and buildup.
- Pump will be cleaned prior to re-installation
Measurement sample will be used to determine if the pump chamber needs to be cleaned.

OPTIONS

Pump Maintenance and Cleaning
Pump Chamber and tank inspection and evaluation
Pump Chamber and tank pumping and cleaning
Pump System Components Evaluation
Pump Replacement and Repair
Pump Installation
Controls - Alarm and Monitoring System replacement and repair
Controls - Alarm and Monitoring System installation
Service and Maintenance Contracts

REQUIREMENTS

Ground level access to pump, chamber, and components
- Locating and access services available
- Installation of Riser and Lids available
Original Design Metrics
- If you have copies otherwise time will be needed to trace these documents back to the original permit for the system
For pumping and cleaning activities:
- Ground level access of tank
  - Locating and access services available
  - Installation of Riser and Lids available
- Tank located within 200 feet of gravel or paved path
  - Additional distances available upon request
- 12 feet of height clearance from road to location of pump system
  - Accommodations can be made upon request

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