A well-functioning sewer line is essential for the comfort and sanitation of a home, and many homeowners may not take the time to consider how well their drain system is functioning until an issue arises. There are many areas of concern for sewer lines, whether that be slow drains, bad smells, or … [Read more...]
4 Signs Your Main Sewer Line Is Clogged
A clogged main sewer line is one of the most frustrating and costly plumbing issues homeowners can face. When your main sewer line is clogged, it can lead to sewage backups, foul odors, and potential damage to your plumbing system. Recognizing the early warning signs of a main sewer line blockage … [Read more...]
Does Your Home or Business Need a Sewage Grinder Pump?
In most locations, sewage leaves a house or a business and flows to a local sewage system with a little help from gravity. If you’re planning to have a home or workplace constructed, or if you’re thinking about adding a bathroom in your basement, gravity might not be able to carry sewage to the … [Read more...]
Trust Tri-County Water Services for PADEP On-Lot Sewage System Maintenance
In areas that aren’t connected to a public sewer system, homeowners and businesses must rely on an on-lot sewage system, or septic system. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection sets standards for on-lot sewage systems in order to protect public health and the environment. If your … [Read more...]
Running a sewer line uphill requires a sewage ejector pump or grinder pump, gravity alone cannot move wastewater against elevation, so any fixture below the main sewer line needs a pump system
Standard sewer drain lines rely on gravity and require a minimum slope of ¼ inch per foot toward the sewer main, which means any bathroom, laundry room, or fixture installed below the elevation of the main sewer line physically cannot drain without mechanical assistance. A sewage ejector pump … [Read more...]
