How to Look After Your Sewage / Wastewater Pumping Station

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Sewage and wastewater pumping stations are often out of sight and out of mind — until something goes wrong. If your home or commercial property relies on a packaged pumping station, it’s vital to look after it properly to ensure long term, trouble free operation.

At Southern Pumps Servicing Engineering Ltd., our sewage pumping stations are built to last. We use only high quality materials and components in every custom built system. However, even the best pumping stations require regular maintenance and correct usage to keep them running efficiently.

In this guide, we explain the key things every pump station owner should know to protect their system and avoid unnecessary breakdowns.

What You Shouldn’t Do With Your Sewage Pumping Station

Everything that goes down your toilets, sinks and drains eventually ends up in your pumping station. While these systems are designed to handle foul water, sewage, natural human waste and biodegradable toilet paper, they are not designed to cope with many of the items people commonly flush.

Avoid flushing fats, oils and grease

Fat and grease build up is one of the most common causes of pump station failure. Oils and fats poured down kitchen sinks solidify inside the chamber, coating float switches, blocking pipework and preventing pumps from running.

Do not flush foreign objects

Pumping stations cannot handle items such as:

rags or clothing

nappies

sanitary towels

wipes (even those labelled “biodegradable” or “flushable”)

Many so called “flushable” wipes do not break down in water and frequently cause pump blockages, float switch failures and pump burnout.

What You Should Do to Maintain Your Pumping Station

Schedule regular servicing

Routine maintenance is essential for the smooth, reliable operation of any sewage pumping station. Our servicing plans keep your system:

clean

free from grease and debris

hydraulically efficient

protected from unnecessary breakdowns

Although servicing has a cost, most customers find it saves them money in the long run by preventing expensive emergency call outs and equipment failures.

Extend the lifespan of your pumping equipment

Regular servicing helps to:

extend the life expectancy of pumps and control equipment

maintain hydraulic efficiency

reduce running costs

minimise avoidable call outs

For more information or to arrange a service visit, contact our team on 020 8991 6650 and ask for the Service Department.

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