A lift station pumps sewage uphill when gravity cannot do the job. Here is the Columbia guide.
The job
A basin collects wastewater, and pumps lift it up to the sewer main.
The alarm
A high-water alarm warns when the pump is not keeping up.
The backup
Backup power or a second pump protects against overflows.
The call
Keep the station reliable. Call 888-217-3585 and Columbia, MO Plumbing Pros will match you with a Columbia pro.
Plumbing in Columbia: what to know
In Columbia, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Boone County — from Ashland, Centralia and Fulton to ZIP codes like 65215, 65216, 65202 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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