Ocala Septic Pumping Pros › Services › Lift Station and Pump Tank Service
Ocala Septic Pumping Pros is where Ocala owners request septic lift station and pump tank service. Some Marion County properties cannot send effluent downhill to the drainfield, or have a raised mound system because of a high water table. Those systems use a second tank with a pump, floats and an alarm to push effluent where it needs to go.
Request service and a local septic service company will call you back to diagnose the pump, floats or panel.
Common pump tank problems
A high-water alarm is the usual first sign. Causes include a tripped breaker, a float tangled on its cord, a worn pump, or a clogged screen ahead of the pump. Sometimes the pump runs but the line to the field is blocked. Check the breaker and the alarm panel, cut back on water, and let the technician take it from there.
Do not keep silencing the alarm and carrying on. The tank holds only a limited reserve once the pump stops.
Routine checks keep pumps alive
A periodic visit can test the floats, check the pump's amperage draw, clean the pump screen and confirm the alarm works. The pump tank itself also collects sludge and should be pumped out when the main tank is serviced or when the technician suggests it.
Mounds and pressure-dosed drainfields are common where the water table sits close to the surface. Those designs rely on the pump to dose the field evenly, so a weak pump can quietly shorten the field's life.
Power outages and storms
When the power goes out after a summer storm, pump tanks stop. Use as little water as possible until power returns, and watch the alarm. If it stays on after the power comes back, request service. Owners with aerobic units should check those alarms too.
Frequently asked questions
Is replacing a septic pump a permitted job?
A like-for-like pump swap is often treated as maintenance, but check with the Florida DEP or Marion County if the system design is being changed.
Related services
Aerobic Treatment Unit Service
Maintenance and pumping for ATU systems.
Emergency Septic Pumping
Backups, overflows and same-day calls.
Drainfield Evaluation
Find out why the yard stays wet or drains back up.
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