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A sewage ejector pump is an essential plumbing system for homes with bathrooms, laundry rooms, or other plumbing fixtures located below the main sewer line. Townhouse Plumbing provides professional sewage ejector pump installation, replacement, and repair services throughout Barrie, Richmond Hill, and the GTA. Whether your existing pump has failed or you’re adding a new basement bathroom, our experienced plumbers can install the right system for your home.
A sewage ejector pump is designed to move wastewater and sewage from plumbing fixtures located below the main sewer line up to the municipal sewer system or septic tank.
Without a sewage ejector pump, wastewater from basement plumbing fixtures would not be able to drain properly by gravity.
A sewage ejector system operates automatically through several stages.
Wastewater from plumbing fixtures such as:
flows into a sealed sewage basin installed below the basement floor.
As the wastewater level rises inside the basin, a float switch automatically activates the sewage ejector pump.
The pump forces wastewater through a discharge pipe and lifts it to the home’s main sewer line or septic system.
A check valve installed on the discharge line prevents wastewater from flowing back into the sewage basin after the pump shuts off.
Standard sewage ejector pumps move wastewater and solid waste through larger diameter discharge pipes without grinding the material.
Grinder pumps include internal cutting blades that grind solid waste into a slurry before pumping it through smaller discharge pipes.
Installing a sewage ejector pump provides several important advantages:
A complete sewage ejector system typically includes:
The sewage basin is installed at the lowest point where wastewater naturally drains.
A sealed basin is installed below the basement floor to collect wastewater.
The sewage ejector pump is placed inside the basin and connected to the discharge piping.
A check valve is added to prevent sewage from flowing backward after each pumping cycle.
Proper venting is installed to safely release sewer gases and ensure efficient pump operation.
The pump is connected to a dedicated electrical circuit according to applicable plumbing and electrical codes.
The completed system is tested to verify:
Your sewage ejector pump may require service if you notice:
Routine maintenance helps maximize the lifespan of your sewage ejector system.
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Whether you’re installing a new basement bathroom or replacing a failed sewage ejector pump, Townhouse Plumbing has the experience to complete the job safely and correctly. We install, repair, and replace sewage ejector pumps for residential and commercial properties throughout Barrie, Richmond Hill, and the GTA.
Call Townhouse Plumbing today to schedule your sewage ejector pump installation or repair.