Wet wells for water or sewage that has to be pumped up
An underground tank and pump that collects water or sewage and lifts it where gravity cannot. We install and repair them.
Below the line · -2 to -8 ftWater or sewage flows down into a buried tank. When it reaches a set level, a pump lifts it up and out to where it needs to go.
The problem, in plain words
Water and sewage run downhill. When a house, a shop or a low part of a yard sits lower than where the water needs to go, gravity is not enough. A wet well is the answer: an underground tank that collects the water, and a pump that lifts it to the sewer, the street or a drain line.
A wet well needs the right size tank, a pump that keeps up, controls, and an alarm so you know when something goes wrong. We install and repair them in Philomath, Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, Monroe and around.
Signs you have it
- The high-water alarm is going off
- Drains slow down or back up in the low part of the property
- The pump runs nonstop, or not at all
- A smell around the tank lid
- Water pooling around the lid after rain
What we do
Check the system
We check the tank, the pump, the floats or controls, and the alarm.
Repair or replace
Worn pumps and bad floats get replaced. A cracked or too-small tank may need to be replaced.
Dig and set
For a new wet well we dig, set the tank level, and connect the lines in and out.
Test it
We run water through it and check the alarm before we leave.
What drives the cost
We do not quote from a price list. Every job is different, so we look first, then give you the price in writing. These are the things that move it.
- Sewage or storm water
- Tank size and depth
- How far and how high it pumps
- Electrical and alarm work TODOwho does the electrical
- Permits
Questions about wet wells
What is the difference between a wet well and a septic tank?
A septic tank treats sewage and lets the liquid drain to a drainfield. A wet well only collects and pumps. Some properties have both.
My wet well alarm is going off. What do I do?
Use as little water as you can and call us. The alarm means the level is high and the pump may not be keeping up.
Do wet wells need checkups?
Yes. Pumps and floats wear out, and a checkup keeps a small problem from becoming a backup. TODOhow often Colin recommends a check
Do I need a permit?
New wet wells and sewage pump systems usually need a permit. We will tell you what yours needs.
Often goes with it
Tell us about your wet wells problem.
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