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Service DescriptioN
About Our Stormwater Lift Station Maintenance Service
Stormwater lift station maintenance is the routine inspection, cleaning, and repair of the pump stations that move stormwater from low-lying collection points to higher discharge locations where gravity alone cannot do the job.
A lift station typically includes submersible pumps, a wet well, float switches, control panels, and discharge piping. When any of these components fail, stormwater backs up and flooding follows.
Dragonfly Pond Works provides scheduled maintenance and emergency repair for stormwater lift stations. Our work is limited to stormwater systems only. We do not service sewage lift stations, wastewater lift stations, or sanitary sewer pump stations.
Key Benefits of Stormwater Lift Station Maintenance
Pumps That Run When It Rains
Scheduled maintenance keeps pumps, floats, and controls in working order so the station operates when stormwater arrives.
Flooding Risk Reduced
A well-maintained lift station moves water out of low areas before it reaches roads, parking lots, and buildings.
Wet Well Kept Clean
We clean debris, sediment, and grease from the wet well so the pumps are not starved or clogged.
Electrical and Controls Checked
We inspect control panels, float switches, and alarm systems to confirm they respond correctly.
Emergency Response Available
When a lift station fails outside of the regular schedule, our crews respond to diagnose and restore operation.
Stormwater Systems Only
We service stormwater lift stations exclusively. We do not work on sewage, wastewater, or sanitary sewer pump stations.
From The Field
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How It Works
Station Inspection
We inspect the wet well, pumps, floats, check valves, and discharge piping for wear, damage, and buildup.
Wet Well Cleaning
We remove sediment, debris, and grease from the wet well so the pumps draw cleanly.
Pump Testing
We run each pump to verify flow rate, amperage, and cycling, and check that backup pumps engage properly.
Controls and Alarms
We test float switches, control panels, and alarm systems to confirm they trigger at the correct levels.
Report and Recommendations
We deliver a maintenance report with findings, photos, and any recommended repairs or replacements.
Why Stormwater Lift Station Maintenance is Important
A stormwater lift station is a mechanical system that needs regular attention. Pumps wear, floats stick, and wet wells fill with sediment. When the station stops working, the stormwater it was built to move has nowhere to go.
Scheduled maintenance catches problems between storms and keeps the station ready for the next one.
Important: Dragonfly Pond Works services stormwater lift stations only. We do not maintain, repair, or inspect sewage lift stations, wastewater lift stations, or sanitary sewer pump stations.
Stormwater Lift Station Maintenance FAQs
Answers to our most common questions about this service. If you have a different question not answered here, get in touch.
A stormwater lift station is a pump station that moves stormwater from a low collection point to a higher discharge location. It is used where the terrain does not allow gravity drainage.
Service frequency depends on the station size, pump age, and the volume of stormwater it handles. We set a schedule during the initial inspection and adjust it based on conditions.
If the pumps stop running, stormwater accumulates in the wet well and can overflow into surrounding areas. We provide emergency response to restore operation.
No. Dragonfly Pond Works services stormwater lift stations only. We do not work on sewage lift stations, wastewater lift stations, or sanitary sewer pump stations.
A typical visit includes wet well cleaning, pump testing, float and control inspection, and a written report with findings and recommendations.
Yes. When a pump reaches the end of its service life or fails, we can source and install a replacement sized to the station.