Some septic systems have drain fields that are located on a higher elevation than the septic tanks.įor the effluent to get to the drain field for further treatment, it will need to be pumped using a sewage ejector pump. One of the most common areas of application outside of the one being focused on is the septic drain field system. Other Applications of A Sewage Ejector SystemĪpart from lifting wastewater from lower plumbing systems to the main sewer or septic lines, there are other uses for sewage ejector systems. Instead of rainwater, a sewage ejector system helps in lifting or pumping up wastewater to the main sewer line for onward flow out of the home. In the case of a groundwater sump pump, rainwater seepage is being pumped out of the home.
However, the only difference here is the medium being transferred. Sewage ejector systems or pump-up ejector systems as they’re sometimes called save homeowners a lot of stress.Ī sewage ejector system works similarly to a groundwater sump pump. In other words, such wastewater naturally flows to its destination which may be the septic tank or the community sewer line. Once transferred or pumped up, the action of gravity kicks in. This is the job required of a sewage ejector pump. Accumulated Wastewater Only Needs to Get to the Main Sewer LineĪs wastewater from laundry, toilets, and drains accumulate (for plumbing fixtures below the sewer or septic line), it will need to be transferred to the mainline.This helps trigger ejector pumps to get to work when the need arises. For this to happen, a timer or sensor needs to detect the level of sewage. Whenever wastewater accumulates, it gets pumped out to the main sewer line. There’s also the possibility of the main drain bursting due to pressure from accumulated sewage.Īll of these problems are resolved with the presence of a sewage ejector.