I have a 50-60 gallon (est) vented fiberglas tank in basement with sewage-ejector pump inside. All wastewater from toilets, sinks, showers, washing machines, dishwashers goes through this system. Generally runs well and pretty clean, but I would like to add some biological cleaner (non-toxic) to aid is removal of grease etc. Problem is, I find lots of products for septic systems but am unsure if these are also good for lift stations with ejector pumps.

Any advice, comment, or link to site much appreciated.

How to Clean Out Your Sewage Ejector Pump




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Your sewage ejector is basically a big hole in the floor. In this hole, you will find a special pump that will collect all of the waste from the plumbing fixtures. The water that is used will then is pumped into a drain that will ship it out of your plumbing system. This of course can add an odor if it is not cleaned properly or regularly. As long as you know the right steps to take, you will find that keeping your sewage ejector pump clean is an easy task.

Materials Needed:
■Lemon juice
■Trash can
■Plumber
Step 1 - Trash
A lot of people will flush things down the toilet because they believe that it will not hurt it. This is not always the case. You should always keep a trash can near your toilet to prevent you from even being tempted to do this. Things such as feminine products as well as condoms are a couple of the most common products that are flushed down the toilet. These will quickly cause your system to back up as they are not meant to be flushed under any circumstances. Once that happens, there is no way to clean it out, the pump will need to be removed, and often times replaced.

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Step 2 - Grinder Pumps
Keeping your grinder pump clean will help to keep your entire system running smoothly. This is a task that is actually quite easy and does not take much time or money. You will probably not even need to go out and buy any additional supplies. If you simply flush lemon juice down your toilet, it will help to break up any clogs and keep your grinder pump clean and running properly. It will also cut back on odors caused by materials that are in the grinder between flushes.

Step 3 - Yearly Maintenance
It is usually a good idea to have a plumber come by once a year to do some maintenance on your system. This way you will not have to worry about them coming out when it is an emergency. They will be able to get down deep into your system and clean out all of the things that you would not be able to on your own.

Step 4 - Be Aware of Problems
It is important to be able to know when trouble is brewing. There will usually be an unmistakable sewage odor that will be your first clue. Of course, when you are in doubt, it is always a good idea to call a plumber to fix the problems. But if you feel like it is something you want to handle then it is doable.

Step 5 - Check the Vent
There will be a local vent that is installed with all sewage ejector pumps. This connects to the pit that is outside and there is nothing that is attached to it. This is the first place that you should check when there are problems. You will need to block the vent so that the odor will stay in the pit. Be sure that the pit’s lid has rubber seals. This will be what seals the lid from the house. Also check to make sure that there are seals around the discharge and the vent line.






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Thanks. I read this too when Googling for answers. However, I am interested in a biological/bacterial additive for the lift station tank that will help eliminate any grease accumulation etc. and insure pump screens are clear of debris or build up.