Wishing you and your a happy and healthy 2014

Farewell 2013...Hello 2014!

As this year draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to thank all of our families, friends, client, followers and fans for all the wonderful memories we were able to share in 2013. May next year bring you and health and happiness.

 

Pump Outs Unlimited

We're bananas about Lift Stations!

WHAT ARE LIFT STATIONS?

Waste-water lift stations are facilities designed to move waste-water from lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of the source is not sufficient for gravity flow and/or when the use of gravity conveyance will result in excessive excavation depths and high sewer construction costs.

Lift stations are used to reduce the capital cost of sewer system construction.  When gravity sewers are installed in trenches deeper than three meters (10 feet), the cost of sewer line installation increases significantly because of the more complex and costly excavation equipment and trench shoring techniques required.  The size of the gravity sewer lines is dependent on the minimum pipe slope and flow.  Pumping waste-water can convey the same flow using smaller pipeline size at shallower depth, and thereby, reducing pipeline costs. 

LET US HELP YOU!

Pump Outs Unlimited Inc is well equipped to get any job done , no matter how big or how small. 

For a free estimate feel free to call our office

(305)620-7005

Located at 9405 NW 109 St. Miami FL 33178

Grease Trap Maintenance...it's a messy job but we love it!!

Cleaning grease traps can be a messy job that – if not done properly – can create big problems for restaurants. With that in mind, Pump Outs Unlimited grease trap experts are specially trained to ensure your location is in compliance with the most current regulations

Everything we remove from traps is disposed of legally and in an environmentally friendly way and complete records are maintained. We make sure that your grease trap is one less thing you have to worry about!

With all the know-how, the manpower and the equipment to fix problems before they threaten your business. We’ll even send a trained grease trap specialist to your location to help determine which service program is right for you so you won’t be paying for service you don’t need.

Pump Outs Unlimited

9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5

Miami, Fl 33178

Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495

Fax: (305)620-7004

Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

Got a Lift Station? Let us send you a maintenance proposal today!

 

Pump Outs Unlimited Inc.

Pump Outs Unlimited is staffed with factory certified technicians  This ensures you that your equipment is being properly serviced by the most knowledgeable and qualified personnel available.

We recommend that all systems with pumps and motors are checked monthly to avoid any problems. The number of visits depends on the number of hours your system is operating... Having your lift station or pump station maintained will not only save you money but also keep you in compliance with state regulations.

Pump Outs Unlimited can customize a service program to fit your pump station needs all while taking your pocket book into consideration. We take pride in providing exceptional work at a cost effective price. 

Pump Outs Unlimited service all pumps and motors, sewer lift station, storm water lift stations, clean water booster pumps, controls and generators.

If you have any questions or should need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at (305) 620-7005 or email us at info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

We Want your opinion?!

What Questions do you have for Us?!

 

 

 

 

We want you to know that we are here to serve you. So let's hear it, what do you want to know about the Pump Out world?

 

Comment with your questions. We'll be happy to answer them.

 

 



Cyber Sewer Monday!

 

Here at Pump Outs Unlimited we pride ourselves in providing our customers with the greatest customer service, the most knowledgeable staff in the business and the most competitive pricing in the market. Do you have another estimate??!! Call us and we'll do our best meet or beat your written quote.

 

 

If your tank hasn't been pumped in the last 5 years, you are seeing wet areas or standing water above your drainfield, your toilets are running slowly or there are odors in your home, you may need to have your septic system cleaned. Below are some things to think about that will influence the cost of your septic system cleaning.

Pumping

Under normal conditions, you should pump your tank every 1-3 years based upon the number of people living in your home. Generally, this pumping will take around 4-5 hours of manual labor and about 2 hours or so with a backhoe. If you know the location of your septic system, this could save you some money on the backend because your professional won't have to charge you the time to locate it.

Size of tank

Obviously, smaller tanks cost less to clean, although you may need to do them more often. Larger tanks require more labor and possible machinery to dig up and pump the tank.

Replacing common parts

You may need parts replaced, such as a filter, which could cost a few hundred dollars. However, this filter is necessary in maintaining the function and longevity of your drain field.

Soil fracturing

If your professional notices that your tank is failing, they can sometimes resurrected by properly pumping the tank, cleaning the drain field lines, installing filters and a process known as fracturing the soil, which involves inserting a hollow tube into the ground and injecting a 300-pound blast of air. While this procedure could cost into the thousands dollars, it's much less expensive and much less hassle than installing a new system.

Keeping it clean

You know that your septic tank will work only if the bacteria in it are healthy and hungry. If they get sick or die, your septic tank will start sending un-digested waste out to the drain field which will quickly plug it up. Below are some "weird" things that could kill your septic tank:

Chemotherapy Drugs

Anti-Bacterial Hand Washing Soap

Toilet Bowl Cleaners

Bath and Body Oils

Dishwashers

Water Softeners

Time-Release Pills and Capsules

Tip

Once your septic tank is uncovered - take photos of it and diagram it in relation to your home. This information can save you money and could prove valuable if your tank needs additional service in the future.

Happy Thanksgiving PumP OuT Readers!!

Today we wanted to take a moment to thank our loyal customers and followers for your support and encouragement along the way. We realize that you have a choice when choosing vendors and we hope that our commitment to honest work and excellent customer service is what draws you to our firm. As you celebrate with you families, friends and loved ones, know that we here at Pump Outs Unlimited are thankful for you!

Have a happy, healthy holiday!!

When it comes to lift stations...we're the experts! Look no further!

Lift stations units are commonly built as a factory assembled package system. Key elements of lift stations include a wastewater treatment receiving well, equipped with lift pumps and piping with valves, a junction box, and an equipment control panel with alarm system.

The submersible type lift/pump station can be utilized on low flow, low head type installations. Two types of pumps are available for this application, grinder pumps and solids handling pumps.

The water that goes down your drain to the sewer, water that flows into storm drains is not treated and filtered for pollutants. This contaminated water flows into canals, into streams and lakes, then ends up in the ocean. Everything other than pure rain water is a potential contaminant that degrades water quality. 

That is why here at Pump Outs Unlimited we provide service to grease traps, storm drains and lift stations throughout the South Florida region. Don't get stuck in a frantic and take the preventive measures needed to keep your business running smoothly. 

 Call us now for a FREE proposal!!!

 Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com
www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

Monday storm drain madness but we wouldn't have it any other way!!!!

Now that the rain has somewhat subsided in our fair city, people become less aware of the need to service their catch basins when in fact, this is the season when they need it most. Water contamination and flooding are only two important reason, but have you ever given thought to how mosquitoes affect our sewer systems?

A recent article in the Journal of Medical Entomology on mosquitoes and sewers caught my eye–yep, I know, most people would skip that one.  But the study does shed light on an important public health topic, namely factors that can influence the spread of West Nile virus (WNV) and other mosquito-borne diseases.

Now sewer catch basins are not generally nice places to be, but mosquitoes seem to like them.  Garner and coworkers sampled mosquito larvae from 19 catch basins over the course of a mosquito season and found a strong correlation between dry, hot weather and Culex mosquito populations. Culex mosquitoes are the most common vectors of WNV in Texas.  They are one of our container breeding mosquitoes, but are most commonly found in dirty, yucky water where fish and other mosquitoes don’t survive well.

Now the interesting thing about the Illinois study is that mosquito numbers were very low after periods of rainfall, but highest during the hottest and driest part of the summer.  This is the opposite of what most people think about mosquitoes, especially since the most obvious mosquito do occur right after a spell of rainy weather.  So which is worse, wet weather or dry weather, for mosquitoes?
It turns out that wet weather mosquitoes, also known as floodwater mosquitoes, are larger and produce a more painful bite than the house mosquito in the genus Culex.  Culex mosquitoes, on the other hand, are the ones that are mainly responsible for disease transmission in Texas. This correlates well with the patterns of WNV occurrence in the Dallas area.

We see WNV occurring mostly in bird and human populations during mid- to late-summer, when storm drains produce the most mosquitoes.

Catch basins typically hold water for days to weeks after a rain. When leaves or grass clippings accumulate in the basins, ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes are created.

So why more mosquitoes during the dry season?  The authors of the Illinois survey conclude that rains tend to scour the storm sewer catch basins and wash away any Culex larvae breeding there.  When the temperatures warm, mosquitoes can breed more quickly.  And when the inevitable dry spell arrives, the mosquitoes still have these stagnant catch basins all to themselves, perfect for breeding.  Of course if the drought lasts too long, even storm sewer catch basins dry up and mosquito breeding slows.

I realize that while parking lots aren't flooding storm drains are probably the last thing that most proprietors are worried about, but hopefully this article will cause some food for thought. Call us today for a prompt, no obligation proposal.

Waste Water Terminolgy 101

Much like one language can have several dialects, in the drain world there can be more than one name for an object. However, to most people outside of our business it can become somewhat confusing...well have no fear, get ready for Waste Water Terminology 101!

Storm Drain aka Catch Basin:  

Designed to drain excess rain and ground water from paved streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and roofs. Storm drains vary in design from small residential dry wells to large municipal systems. They are fed by street gutters on most motorways, freeways and other busy roads, as well as towns in areas which experience heavy rainfall, flooding and coastal towns which experience regular storms.

Drain Fields:  

Are used to remove contaminants and impurities from the liquid that emerges from the septic tank. A septic tank, the septic drain field, and the associated piping compose a complete septic system. The septic drain field is effective for disposal of organic materials readily catabolized by a microbial ecosystem. The drain field typically consists of an arrangement of trenches containing perforated pipes and porous material (often gravel) covered by a layer of soil to prevent animals and surface runoff from reaching the wastewater distributed within those trenches. Primary design considerations are hydraulic for the volume of wastewater requiring disposal and catabolic for the long-term biochemical oxygen demand of that wastewater.

Septic Tank:

 Is a key component of the septic system, a small-scale sewage treatment system common in areas with no connection to main sewage pipes provided by local governments or private corporations. Other components, typically mandated and/or restricted by local governments, optionally include pumps, alarms, sand filters, and clarified liquid effluent disposal means such as a septic drain field, ponds, etc.

Manhole:

Is the top opening to an underground utility vault used to house an access point for making connections or performing maintenance on underground and buried public utility and other services including sewers, telephone, electricity, storm drains and gas. Manholes are usually covered with tops. These are non permeable keeping water from entering the manhole. Very different from storm drains which are meant to allow water to pass through.


We hope this small tutorial has helped you become more familiar with the types of waste water tools you are likely so see on a rather frequent basis. Have one that needs looking at? Call us today!

Call us for a written estimate today!

 

 

Here at Pump Outs Unlimited we pride ourselves in providing our customers with the greatest customer service, the most knowledgeable staff in the business and the most competitive pricing in the market. Do you have another estimate??!! Call us and we'll do our best meet or beat your written quote.

 

 

If your tank hasn't been pumped in the last 5 years, you are seeing wet areas or standing water above your drainfield, your toilets are running slowly or there are odors in your home, you may need to have your septic system cleaned. Below are some things to think about that will influence the cost of your septic system cleaning.

Pumping

Under normal conditions, you should pump your tank every 1-3 years based upon the number of people living in your home. Generally, this pumping will take around 4-5 hours of manual labor and about 2 hours or so with a backhoe. If you know the location of your septic system, this could save you some money on the backend because your professional won't have to charge you the time to locate it.

Size of tank

Obviously, smaller tanks cost less to clean, although you may need to do them more often. Larger tanks require more labor and possible machinery to dig up and pump the tank.

Replacing common parts

You may need parts replaced, such as a filter, which could cost a few hundred dollars. However, this filter is necessary in maintaining the function and longevity of your drainfield.

Soil fracturing

If your professional notices that your tank is failing, they can sometimes resurrected by properly pumping the tank, cleaning the drainfield lines, installing filters and a process known as fracturing the soil, which involves inserting a hollow tube into the ground and injecting a 300-pound blast of air. While this procedure could cost into the thousands dollars, it's much less expensive and much less hassle than installing a new system.

Keeping it clean

You know that your septic tank will work only if the bacteria in it are healthy and hungry. If they get sick or die, your septic tank will start sending un-digested waste out to the drain field which will quickly plug it up. Below are some "weird" things that could kill your septic tank:

Chemotherapy Drugs

Anti-Bacterial Hand Washing Soap

Toilet Bowl Cleaners

Bath and Body Oils

Dishwashers

Water Softeners

Time-Release Pills and Capsules

Tip

Once your septic tank is uncovered - take photos of it and diagram it in relation to your home. This information can save you money and could prove valuable if your tank needs additional service in the future.

Why should drains be pumped out during the dry season??!!!

An article in The Fulton Sun describes better than we ever could why it is important even during this festive season when our minds are full with visions of Thanksgiving feasts and mistletoe that our drains need our attention now more than it did during our rainy season.

Fulton Street and Sewer Departments workmen insert a plastic pipe into a manhole opening in an unsuccessful attempt to power flush a clogged storm drain Monday morning along Erik Place in Fulton. The storm drain pipe was separated underground behind a house, requiring it to be dug up and flushed with powerful Fulton Fire Department hoses before the excess water could be drained that had accumulated in front of several houses along the street.

Call us today! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will send you a written proposal right away!


Referenced article: http://www.fultonsun.com/photos/2011/jun/28/8597/

TGIF!!! We've made it through another stormy, poopy week...which in our case is great!!!

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to introduce our company to you. We are a family owned and operated service company that has consistently grown since we opened in 1991. We are Pump Outs Unlimited.


We specialize in all your commercial, residential and industrial plumbing, waste water, storm water, grease recovery, high-velocity water jetting and TV camera inspection needs. We are committed to providing you with fast professional service, while beating our competitor’s price.


Our fleet of service vehicles and friendly professional staff are on call 24 hours/ 7 days a week to meet your grease trap, storm drains or lift station needs.


We have structured our company to handle any size job with the 100% guarantee of providing the best service and price in the industry.

We invite you to browse through our site www.pumpoutsunlimited.com and please contact us if you have any questions pertaining to any of the services we off. Grease trap cleaning & pumping out, storm drain cleaning, lift stations maintenance and repairs and jetting services. We will be more than happy to assist you.
If you have any questions or should need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at (305) 620-7005.

Services we offer:

• Grease Trap Cleaning / Pumping Out
• Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey A & B
• Portable Toilets
• Grease Trap Installation and Repairs
• Lift Station Cleaning / Pumping Out
• Lift Station Maintenance
• Lift Station Repairs and Installation
• Lift Station Pumps & Parts
• Jetting Services
• Camera Inspections
• Parking Lot Drain Cleaning
• Storm Drain Cleaning
• Smoke Test
• Plumbing Services
• Backflow Services and Certifications
• Vac-Con Services
• Pump Out Services

How do I Identify storm drains vs. sewer drains outside?

 If it's a drain (ie it's designed to capture surface water than it is by definition storm. a catch basin is just a basin of any size used to capture sediment and debris and keep it from cloggin up a drainage system - if theres a grate then it's storm. Mahole covers are typically solid or mostly solid as opposed to storm which have a good number of holes or are grate like. Also it's important to point out that a number of cities will not have two separate systems. Difference between a storm drain and a catch basin - well a catch basin is merely part of a storm drain - it's the part that's designed to keep the rest of the system clear of sediment and such by capturing it in an accessible basin which is easy to clean out.

What the heck is a "Lift Station" and why might I have one???!!!

What are Lift Stations??!!

 

 

The plain English version goes like this....Lift Stations are designed to move wastewater from lower to higher elevation, especially where the source is not enough for gravity flow.

Lift stations include a wastewater well often equipped with a screen to sift out large materials; pumps and piping with associated valves; motors; a power supply system; an equipment control and alarm system; and an odor control system and ventilation system.

 Lift station equipment and systems are often installed in an enclosed structure. They can be purchased prefabricated or you can have a system custom made to fit your needs.

Lift stations are meant to lower the sewer system construction cost.  When gravity sewers are installed in trenches deeper than 10 feet, the cost of sewer line installation increases because of the more costly excavation equipment and trench shoring techniques required. 

We offer economic monthly maintenance packages offering the most detailed and efficient services to keep your lift station pumping smoothly. Call us today!

Pump Outs Unlimited is the leader in Lift Station maintenance!

Monday storm Drain Madness

What is a storm drain? Have you ever seen holes or openings at the curb? Or in the street? Sometimes they have grates over them? Those are probably storm drains. There might be one near your house.
Think you have a drain that needs to be serviced??!! Call us, our experienced and knowledgeable staff will take care of it! Pump Outs Unlimited 305.620.7005	What is a storm drain for? When it rains, all that water falls on streets, lawns, and buildings. To prevent flooding, storm drains collect the storm water and the storm drain system carries it to creeks, lakes and rivers.

Here are some of the ways we can help you maintain your Septic Tanks brough to you by the Dept of Health

Maintain Your System

• Regularly pump-out your septic tank when needed.
• Keep a record of pumping, inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Map out septic tank and other system components. Either have a map or locate components with permanent stakes. This is useful for accessing the system and will prevent damaging system components when doing home maintenance or yard work.
• Don't park or drive heavy vehicles or equipment over the septic system or any of its components.
• Don't build structures , such as decks, patios or swimming pools, that would cover the absorption field or limit access to the septic tank and distribution box.
• Don't flush or use strong chemicals and bacteria-destroying products, such as drain cleaners, solvents, paint, paint thinners, floor cleaners, sink cleaners, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, and photo chemicals. These may disrupt septic tank or absorption system operation. Household bleach, disinfectants, cleansers, antibacterial soaps, when used in normal household applications should not affect system operations.
• Don't flush materials that don't easily degrade, such as paper towels, cotton swabs, personal hygiene products, condoms, medications, disposable diapers, coffee grounds, cat litter, cooking fats/oils, facial tissues, dental floss, cigarette butts, plastics, grease or bones.
• Avoid septic tank additives. A septic tank that is properly sized and maintained will adequately manage household wastewater without the use of additives.
• Avoid garbage disposals or grinders because these substantially increase the accumulation of solids in the septic tank and in the absorption field. If they are used, the septic tank size should be increased and pumped-out more often.
• Direct water treatment system discharges to a separate soil absorption system, if possible, to minimize discharges to the septic system. However, as long as the system is well maintained and can accommodate the additional flow, water treatment system discharges can be directed to the septic tank in many cases.
• Direct drainage away from the septic system from roof, cellar/footing (sump pump) and surface water run-off.
• Plant grass and other shallow-rooted plants over the absorption field. Keep trees and long-rooted plants and shrubs away from the immediate area of the absorption area. Roots can grow into the pipes and clog the system.
• Conserve water. Check for defective toilet tank valves, repair leaky fixtures, and install appliances and fixtures that use less water and avoid wasteful practices.
• Regularly inspect and maintain any effluent pumps and alarms that may be part of your septic system.

*Brought to you by the NY Dept of Health website
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/3208/

Storm Drains

Storm Drain maintenance is not a job for the faint hearted. 
It's smelly, long, complicated tedious work... but we love it!

Pump Outs Unlimited INC takes pride in providing exceptional service at a cost effective price. We focus on making YOU happy. We try our best to establish a special relationship with each and every client.

If you're interested in Storm Drain maintenance, servicing and or cleaning: Feel free to contact our office (305) 620-7005 

Our friendly staff will assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.


Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

How often does you Lift Station need to be serviced.



Lift Stations are a requirement in some counties, they must be serviced and maintained on a monthly basis. Pump, control, and structural manufactures also require that these systems are maintained in order to comply with guarantee policies. Waste-water lift stations are facilities designed to move waste-water from lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of the source is not sufficient for gravity flow or when the use of gravity conveyance will result in excessive excavation depths and high sewer construction costs. Looking for a good deal?! Give us a ca call for a proposal. Some of the areas we are located are...
Hialeah, Marathon, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Pinecrest and many more!

Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305) 620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com
www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

Storm drains are a huge source of water pollution in the
United States. Few people know that washing dirt and
pollutants off driveways, over-fertilizing their lawns, and
dumping debris directly into storm drains helps to pollute
local waterways and ocean areas.



Unlike water that goes to the sanitary sewer system, storm water is not treated or filtered before it is discharged to the ocean. Polluted runoff can have harmful effects on wildlife and the recreational uses of streams, creeks and beaches. only clean rainwater can be discharged to a storm drain. All work, construction, cleaning and other activities conducted outdoors must be carried out in a way that prevents waste-water and contamination such as trash, debris, dirt, construction materials and hazardous materials from entering storm drain systems.

Need your storm drain pumped out?! 
Don't hesitate! Call/Email us for a FREE proposal. 

Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

Septic Tanks 33015 33033 33327

 

Septic tank maintenance is a topic that will eventually touch many homeowners minds. 

Most are certain they know what they're doing, while others are completely lost in translation. Those poor souls believe that once a septic tank is installed it will work forever without maintenance! WRONG! 

A septic system, without proper maintenance, will eventually lead to costly repairs 

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

.A septic system needs to be maintained on a regular basis.  If it is allowed to get to the "problem" stage, the system may already be at the point where costly repairs will be necessary.

DO NOT LET IT GET TO THAT POINT TO TAKE ACTION!

Commence with the preventative measures that are needed to assure everything runs smoothly.  

Call us today 305.620.7005 for a free estimate. We specialize in septic tank maintenance, repairs and installation throughout the Florida region; Broward County, Monroe County and Miami-Dade County to name a few places. 

Miami Lift Stations Cleaning Maintenance Call Today

Lift stations units are commonly built as a factory assembled package system. Key elements of lift stations include a wastewater treatment receiving well, equipped with lift pumps and piping with valves, a junction box, and an equipment control panel with alarm system.

The submersible type lift/pump station can be utilized on low flow, low head type installations. Two types of pumps are available for this application, grinder pumps and solids handling pumps.

The water that goes down your drain to the sewer, water that flows into storm drains is not treated and filtered for pollutants. This contaminated water flows into canals, into streams and lakes, then ends up in the ocean. Everything other than pure rain water is a potential contaminant that degrades water quality. 

That is why here at Pump Outs Unlimited we provide service to grease traps, storm drains and lift stations throughout the South Florida region. Don't get stuck in a frantic and take the preventive measures needed to keep your business running smoothly. 

 Call us now for a FREE proposal!!!

 Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com
www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

Got a management company? We are thrilled to work with you!

 

We're ready when you need us!

We work with some of the nation's leading maintenance companies in order to ensure that their customers are receiving the highest quality and efficiency of service. Looking for a new vendor? We can have all our paperwork drawn up and sent to you within one business day.

Give Pump Outs Unlimited an opportunity to provide your clients with the latest technology and most knowledgeable staff in the business. We are a 24/7 company ready to serve when you need us. Give us a call today for your no obligation estimate!

Storm Drain Cleaning

Storm drains are a huge source of water pollution in the
United States. Few people know that washing dirt and
pollutants off driveways, over-fertilizing their lawns, and
dumping debris directly into storm drains helps to pollute
local waterways and ocean areas.



Unlike water that goes to the sanitary sewer system, storm water is not treated or filtered before it is discharged to the ocean. Polluted runoff can have harmful effects on wildlife and the recreational uses of streams, creeks and beaches. only clean rainwater can be discharged to a storm drain. All work, construction, cleaning and other activities conducted outdoors must be carried out in a way that prevents waste-water and contamination such as trash, debris, dirt, construction materials and hazardous materials from entering storm drain systems.

Need your storm drain pumped out?! 
Don't hesitate! Call/Email us for a FREE proposal. 

Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

We are the best we are...Pump Outs Unlimited!

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to introduce our company to you. We are a family owned and operated service company that has consistently grown since we opened in 1991. We are Pump Outs Unlimited Inc. We specialize in all your commercial, residential, industrial plumbing, waste water, storm water, grease recovery, high-velocity water jetting and TV camera inspection needs. We are committed to providing you with fast professional service, while beating our competitor’s price.

Our fleet of service vehicles and friendly professional staff are on call 24 hours/ 7 days a week to meet your grease trap, storm drains or lift station needs.

We have structured our company to handle any size job with the 100% guarantee of providing the best service and price in the industry.

We invite you to browse through our site (www.pumpoutsunlimited.com) and contact us if you have any questions pertaining to any of the services we offer. Grease trap cleaning & pump out, storm drain cleaning, lift stations maintenance, repairs, and  jetting services. We will be more than happy to assist you.

If you have any questions or should need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at (305) 620-7005 or email us at info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

Can I Add Any Cleaning Products to My Grease Trap to Help it Clear Faster?

The answer is simple....No.  Never add bleach, emulsifiers, enzymes or any other chemical to the grease trap.  These agents harm the natural bacteria that eat grease and oils in grease traps. Bacteria consume fat, oil and grease in the trap, turning them into water and carbon dioxide.

The sure fire way to maintain your grease trap is peak working condition is proper maintenance.
Call us today and we can send you a free, no obligation proposal for grease trap maintenance.

Need a new grease trap installed? We do that too!! Call us today! (305) 620-7005

Lift Station, Miami, Broward, Monroe, Pembroke Pines, DERM, Sewer, Hialeah, Dora,l Homestead, Lift Station Maintenance

What are Lift Stations??!!

The plain English version goes like this....Lift Station are designed to move wastewater from lower to higher elevation, especially where the source is not enough for gravity flow.

Lift stations include a wastewater well often equipped with a screen to sift out large materials; pumps and piping with associated valves; motors; a power supply system; an equipment control and alarm system; and an odor control system and ventilation system.

 Lift station equipment and systems are often installed in an enclosed structure. They can be purchased prefabricated or you can have a system custom made to fit your needs.

Lift stations are meant to lower the sewer system construction cost.  When gravity sewers are installed in trenches deeper than 10 feet, the cost of sewer line installation increases because of the more costly excavation equipment and trench shoring techniques required. 

We offer economic monthly maintenance packages offering the most detailed and efficient services to keep your lift station pumping smoothly. Call us today!

Pump Outs Unlimited is the leader in Lift Station maintenance!


 

Catch Basins/Storm Drains and Mosquitoes! Storm Drains, Catch Basins, Septic Tanks, Lift Stations, Miami, Broward, Monroe

Now that the rain has somewhat subsided in our fair city, people become less aware of the need to service their catch basins when in fact, this is the season when they need it most. Water contamination and flooding are only two important reason, but have you ever given thought to how mosquitoes affect our sewer systems?

A recent article in the Journal of Medical Entomology on mosquitoes and sewers caught my eye–yep, I know, most people would skip that one.  But the study does shed light on an important public health topic, namely factors that can influence the spread of West Nile virus (WNV) and other mosquito-borne diseases.

Now sewer catch basins are not generally nice places to be, but mosquitoes seem to like them.  Garner and coworkers sampled mosquito larvae from 19 catch basins over the course of a mosquito season and found a strong correlation between dry, hot weather and Culex mosquito populations. Culex mosquitoes are the most common vectors of WNV in Texas.  They are one of our container breeding mosquitoes, but are most commonly found in dirty, yucky water where fish and other mosquitoes don’t survive well.

Now the interesting thing about the Illinois study is that mosquito numbers were very low after periods of rainfall, but highest during the hottest and driest part of the summer.  This is the opposite of what most people think about mosquitoes, especially since the most obvious mosquito do occur right after a spell of rainy weather.  So which is worse, wet weather or dry weather, for mosquitoes?
It turns out that wet weather mosquitoes, also known as floodwater mosquitoes, are larger and produce a more painful bite than the house mosquito in the genus Culex.  Culex mosquitoes, on the other hand, are the ones that are mainly responsible for disease transmission in Texas. This correlates well with the patterns of WNV occurrence in the Dallas area.

We see WNV occurring mostly in bird and human populations during mid- to late-summer, when storm drains produce the most mosquitoes.

Catch basins typically hold water for days to weeks after a rain. When leaves or grass clippings accumulate in the basins, ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes are created.

So why more mosquitoes during the dry season?  The authors of the Illinois survey conclude that rains tend to scour the storm sewer catch basins and wash away any Culex larvae breeding there.  When the temperatures warm, mosquitoes can breed more quickly.  And when the inevitable dry spell arrives, the mosquitoes still have these stagnant catch basins all to themselves, perfect for breeding.  Of course if the drought lasts too long, even storm sewer catch basins dry up and mosquito breeding slows.

I realize that while parking lots aren't flooding storm drains are probably the last thing that most proprietors are worried about, but hopefully this article will cause some food for thought. Call us today for a prompt, no obligation proposal.

Miami Dade, Homestead, Monroe, Pembroke Pines, Hialeah, Medley, Coral Gables, Pincrest, Pine Shores, Miami Springs, Coral Springs, Septic Tank, Septic Tank maintenance,

There are a number of different septic systems, each with its own design. The conventional system is the one most commonly used in North Carolina. It consists of three main parts: the septic tank, the drainfield, and the soil beneath the drainfield.
The septic tank is a watertight concrete box about 9 feet long and 5 feet tall. It is buried in the ground just outside the home. The tank is usually precast from reinforced concrete and can be purchased from concrete manufacturers. While typically designed with a 1,000-gallon liquid capacity, the size of the tank is legally determined by the number of bedrooms in the home. The tank temporarily holds household wastes and allows a small amount of pretreatment to take place.
The tank is connected to the drainfield by a buried pipe. A typical drainfield consists of two to five trenches excavated into the subsoil. In many systems, a distribution box or a flow divider helps move wastewater to each trench. In most conventional septic systems, the trenches are 3 feet wide, 2 to 3 feet deep, and 9 feet apart. In each trench, a 1-foot thick layer of washed gravel or stone is placed around a 4-inch-diameter perforated distribution pipe. After the trenches are covered with soil, the area must be landscaped to keep surface waters from ponding over the drainfield.
The drainfield has also been called the nitrification field or the soil absorption field. The sole purpose of the drainfield is to deliver wastewater to the soil. The soil purifies the wastewater by removing the germs and chemicals before they reach the groundwater or any adjacent surface waters such as rivers, lakes, and estuaries.

                  

Why can't storm drains be cleaned DurinG a STORM??!!! Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Homestead, Ft Lauderdale

So, it's raining cats and dogs outside and your parking lots has never looked more like a lagoon. Most people would think that this is the perfect time to get your storm drain serviced...well insert HonK sounds here. The reason storm drain maintenance is so important on a regular basis is that once the downpour begins, anything pumped out during that time is merely removing what is falling on the surface and not what is already accumulated in the actual drain box, so don't delay!!! Need a proposal? Call us today! (305) 620-7005. Stay dry out there!

Why might I need an SSES?

Well we made it through Labor Day Weekend!! Now back to the grind. The deadline extension for the SSES's is fast approaching! How do you know if you need one?! If you own an Apt Building, or any commercial property...you fall under this category! An SSES is merely an evaluation of the lines under your property that lead to The County system and this test is only required once every ten years. A smoke test is performed to make sure that there are no cracks or leaks in the pipes. What happens if I need an SSES but don't get it done? Well if the deadline passes and your property has not turned in an SSES report, you''ll be looking at a hefty fine from The County so call us today!!

Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES),

The term raw sewage doesn't exactly send visions of sugar plum fairies dancing through our minds, but in fact its maintenance is an intricate part of maintaining public health safety.

The sanitary sewer evaluation survey is intended to locate and correct excessive infiltration and inflow into the sewer lines. This survey is one of several actions required by the County Code to prevent such problems.



Here at Pump Outs Unlimited we pride ourselves not only on keeping in compliance with all state, local and federal regulations, but we are also well versed in additional requirements that may have not been included in the previous cycle.

An early start on your part will help ensure that you will meet the SSES requirements before the deadline extension runs out, so contact us TodaY!!!

Pump Outs Unlimited
(305) 620-7005
(800) 283-1495
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Miami Storm drain Cleaning, Service, Storm drain Cleaning, storm water, waste water

Storm Drain maintenance is not a job for the faint hearted. 
It's smelly, long, complicated tedious work... but we love it!

Pump Outs Unlimited INC takes pride in providing exceptional service at a cost effective price. We focus on making YOU happy. We try our best to establish a special relationship with each and every client.

If you're interested in Storm Drain maintenance, servicing and or cleaning: Feel free to contact our office (305) 620-7005 

Our friendly staff will assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.


Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

Pump Outs Unlimited grease trap experts!

Cleaning grease traps can be a messy job that – if not done properly – can create big problems for restaurants. With that in mind, Pump Outs Unlimited grease trap experts are specially trained to ensure your location is in compliance with the most current regulations

Everything we remove from traps is disposed of legally and in an environmentally friendly way and complete records are maintained. We make sure that your grease trap is one less thing you have to worry about!

With all the know-how, the manpower and the equipment to fix problems before they threaten your business. We’ll even send a trained grease trap specialist to your location to help determine which service program is right for you so you won’t be paying for service you don’t need.

Pump Outs Unlimited

9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5

Miami, Fl 33178

Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495

Fax: (305)620-7004

Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

PUMP OUTS UNLIMITED, INC

Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES)

Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) is the critical first step in Sewer System Evaluation and Management (SSEM) program which includes project management/ 

coordination of flow monitoring, sewer system evaluation, field survey, system mapping, hydraulic modeling and analysis, best management practices, cleaning and long-term 

maintenance management programs. Most local agencies have laws or ordinances that 

require all publicly and privately owned and operated sanitary sewer collection and 

transmission systems to complete a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES) by a 

stipulated time. In many cases, the SSES is conducted in compliance with guidelines 

based on U.S. EPA's Sewer System Infrastructure Analysis and Rehabilitation Handbook



If you have received a notice from DERM (Department of Environmental Resources Management) feel free to contact us.  305.6207005 or email is at info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

Pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Miami –Dade County Code, the Second Cycle for the SSES is due by November 12, 2012. The completion of this work will be require that the sanitary sewer collection system ( lift station0 be surveyed and / or tested to assure compliance with the Code. 
A completed Second Cycle SSES report indicating the status of the system (lift station) and describing the actions implemented to bring the sanitary sewer system (lift station) into compliance shall be provided to DERM on or before November 12, 2012. 
The submittal report shall follow the SSES guidelines for the Second Cycle. An early start on your part will help to ensure that you will meet the SSES requirement on time. The mentioned guidelines were updated and revised for the required Second Cycle SSES. 

Pump Outs Unlimited is familiar with these Guidelines as they contained additional information and requirements that were not included in the previous cycle. For a copy of the Guidelines may be requested via email at PSO@miamidade.gov

Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com
www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

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