Sewage Ejector Pumps

Sewage Ejector Pumps

Some homes or commercial buildings have plumbing and drains below sewer lines.

One of the primary features of a property’s plumbing system is the use of gravity for waste disposal. However, basements are lower than the main sewer line, so the waste has to be pumped upwards to the sewer disposal lines leading to the main sewer lines. If you’re building a new or remodeling an existing property with a basement or other area where the plumbing lines cannot use gravity to transport waste, you need to get a sewage ejector pump installed.

Why Do I Need a Sewage Ejector?

In a typical basement, plumbing lines are installed in the ceiling, facilitating the circulation of water and waste removal. The difference is that in a basement the sink, bathtub, laundry room, shower, and toilet are inserted below the plumbing pipes. As a result, they cannot use gravity to operate in the same way as the rest of the home.

Installing a sewage ejector pump will ensure that waste in your basement plumbing system flow to the sewer line correctly, and will prevent sewage backup problems.

Sewage Ejector Pump Costs

Sewage ejector pump installation actual costs depends on the amount of power need to boost the waste to the sewer line, and the particular installation scenario.

How a Sewage Ejector Pump Works

A sewage ejector pump removes waste from your basement sink, shower and tub, and toilet. A sump pump serves a different purpose of removing ground water from your basement in the case of flooding and moisture build-up.