What is a Sewage Ejector Tank?

Suppose your home relies on a septic system for waste management. In that case, you must schedule regular professional inspections with a reputable septic company to ensure all the components are in tip-top condition. For example, a sewage ejector pump operates with the same principle as a sump pump, but rather than pumping out rainwater; it lifts wastewater up and out into the septic lines. If your home has a basement, laundry room or bathroom, Septic Connection can help to determine if you need a sewage ejector tank.

Sewage Ejector Pumps in Homes

As mentioned, homes with the main septic line on a higher level than plumbing fixtures need a pump-ejector system to pump solid waste and wastewater into the main line. If your septic tank is at a higher level than the plumbing fixtures in your basement, then a pump-ejector is installed in the septic drain field system, which is usually the case in rural locations.

When you hire our septic company to conduct routine maintenance checks, we ensure that the sewage ejector tank is functioning as expected and delivers waste to the septic tank without compromising the system. The pumping process starts when wastewater in the sump pump reaches a certain level, and a moveable float activates the pump-ejector system. The wastewater is pumped to the level of the septic line, and solid waste is flashed out into the discharge line. Regular septic tank pumping goes a long way in ensuring a professional look at the entire system for signs of deterioration and address them before they affect the whole system.