The best way to avoid problems is to consistently keep an eye on your lift station. Get to
know it and what to expect from it. Once this is done, you can spot troubles before they blow
out of proportion.
The most important thing to do to care for your lift station is to read and record the hour
meters every day, at the same time. A calendar or log book works great for this. Record both the
total hours and daily total by subtracting the previous day’s total from the current day’s hours. If
everything is working correctly, the pumps will have pumped the same number of hours each
day because they alternate. Get to know how many hours to expect because this will indicate
problems down the road if the numbers are off. Hour meters in all of Aqua Engineering systems
turn off when the pump turns off for any reason. Because of this, if there is a difference in the
hours between the pumps, the pump with the least hours is likely to be the problem pump.
There are different storm drain system structures out there. Some of those structures include, Catch Basins, French Drains, Injection Wells, Slab Covered Tranches, Retention Boxes and Soakage Pits. Each of these structures serves a purpose in a drainage system, and needs to be maintained in order to ensure proper functioning of the system as a whole. Neglect or improper maintenance will lead to flooding of the property and even to the reduction of the useful life of the drainage system.
There are different storm drain system structures out there. Some of those structures include, Catch Basins, French Drains, Injection Wells, Slab Covered Tranches, Retention Boxes and Soakage Pits. Each of these structures serves a purpose in a drainage system, and needs to be maintained in order to ensure proper functioning of the system as a whole. Neglect or improper maintenance will lead to flooding of the property and even to the reduction of the useful life of the drainage system. 
Drains and catch basins should be serviced regularly to ensure sand and debris do not enter the drainage system which can lead to costly plumbers repairs or needless line jetting. However, if your catch basins and sumps are not draining, Advantage can clean out the contents and jet the lines to get things flowing again. If your parking lot is flooding or if you are unsure of the last time your catch basins were serviced have an Advantage Waste Services Representative visit your site to evaluate your needs.
