West Michigan Septic Sewer & Drain

Septic system maintenance is very important to keep your wastewater disposal facility working at all times and avoid major repairs as much as possible. Once a year inspection of your system is ideal, just to make sure it is in good condition and prevents costly emergency repairs. Spring brings in high temperatures and humidity, so watch out your system for possible issues to arise. Common Causes of Septic System Problem: Pump Your Septic Tank – When was the last time your septic system has been pumped? You must have your system pumped in order to remove the build-up of sludge inside your tank every two years. This is applicable for a house with a maximum of four household members. The volume of water disposal is dependent on the total households and the frequency of usage. A professional septic inspector will assess your system state and recommends the possible timeline to do the pump. Septic Flooding – You are living in the area where there is snow, as it melts it wil...

The Lift Pump is equipment which functions as a pump by means of a mechanical device and creates a motion that incorporates a valve. Septic and sewer systems are installed with lift pumps in low locations. A Lift Pump will push the wastewater to move from low pressure to a high pressure level to deal with gravity and other geographical factors. Common Problems of Lift Pump Stuck Lift Pump – One of the most common problems is clogging . Once the pump is interrupted and cannot drive simultaneously, it must have been clogged. The blockage has to be removed to operate again. Faulty Valve – When the valve malfunctions, it may cause the wastewater to leak back to the septic system from the pump. This means that the pressure is not sufficient to push the waste going to the drain field or main line. Float Problem – If you are using a float detector in your lift pump, it is prone to damage and may result the pump not to operate. The float detector has to be repair...