At Superior Well & Pump Services, we specialize in sewage pump installation, sewage ejector pump installation, septic pump installation, and septic tank pump installation. Our team also provides expert septic alarm service, grinder pump service, septic pump repair, and septic controls service — all with fast scheduling and clean, code-compliant work that protects your home and property. If you want a local team in NJ that explains your options clearly and gets the job done right, we’re ready to help
Sewage pump installation sized to elevation, head, and tank geometry; includes proper discharge, venting, and anti-siphon protection.
Septic pump installation using serviceable unions, isolation valves, and schedule-rated PVC for long-term reliability.
Grinder pump service for long or uphill runs: inspections, cutter stack replacement, seal kits, and wet-well cleaning to manage solids.
Sewage ejector pump installation for basements and additions; includes proper basin sizing, venting, check valves, and backwater protection for smooth inspections.
Septic pump repair: Troubleshooting impellers, floats, check valves, clogs, and air-locked lines to restore reliable operation.
Septic alarm service: Testing panels, calibrating floats, and resolving nuisance alarms so alerts trigger only when necessary.
Septic controls service: Control-panel upgrades, timer-based dosing, duplex alternators for dual pumps, surge protection, and clear circuit labeling.
Septic tanks should be periodically pumped out as preventative maintenance. The average interval is 3-5 years but may vary based on your specific system. In a typical system, the tank will fill with water. As water then enters, water will exit from the opposite side of the tank to the leach field, either by gravity or pump. The solids will settle to the bottom of the tank.
When a tank becomes overfull, it will result in a sewage back-up into the house. In systems that have alarms, the audible alarm will be triggered. An overfull septic tank indicates one of two problems: the tank is full of solids due to lack of pumping or the water is not exiting the tank to the fields. Having the tank pumped will solve the problem for former condition but not the latter.
If your tank was pumped within the standard timeframe, the problem is most likely the water is not existing the tank to the fields. In some systems, there is a filter on the outlet that requires annual or semiannual cleaning. If this filter has become plugged, water will not drain into the fields. If it is a gravity system with no filter, there could be a stoppage. In systems that use a pump to carry the water from the tank to the fields, the pump could be malfunctioning. Modern pumping systems require an alarm that will sound if the pump fails.
If your tank is overfull despite proper pumping intervals, there is a good chance you have a failed pump. Save yourself a pumping fee and call Superior Well & Pump for a rapid diagnosis followed by a thorough description of options and up-front pricing!
Call to schedule septic & sewage pump installs, routine maintenance, or cleaning; having your tank location handy speeds things up.