Sewer Lift Station & Wet-Well Cleaning Services
When lift stations and wet wells aren't maintained on a regular cycle, pump efficiency drops, run times and energy consumption increase, hydrogen sulfide generation accelerates concrete corrosion and odor complaints, and regulatory exposure under FDEP and NPDES requirements grows. Flotech Environmental provides scheduled lift station and wet well cleaning throughout Florida — including Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando — keeping wastewater pumping infrastructure operating at design capacity, extending pump and concrete asset life, and supporting utility compliance and reporting obligations.
Why Lift Stations Fail Before Their Time
Lift stations and wet wells accumulate FOG, sludge, rags, grit, and inorganic debris between cleaning cycles. Left unaddressed, that buildup clogs intake screens and pump suction bells, forces pumps to run longer against degraded conditions, accelerates impeller and mechanical seal wear, and drives anaerobic conditions that generate hydrogen sulfide gas — the source of both persistent odor complaints and concrete corrosion within the wet well structure itself. For municipalities, utility authorities, HOAs, property managers, and engineering firms across Florida, the cost of reactive repairs, emergency pump replacements, and concrete rehabilitation consistently exceeds the cost of a scheduled preventive maintenance program.
Routine lift station and wet well maintenance prevents problems before they reach that point — and produces the operational, compliance, and asset-life benefits Florida utility owners and facility operators rely on.
Our Lift Station & Wet-Well Cleaning Services
Wet Well Cleaning
Flotech crews remove accumulated FOG, sludge, sediment, grit, and rag and debris mats from wet wells across the full range of municipal and commercial lift station sizes, working through existing access hatches with high-capacity vacuum trucks and high-pressure water jetting at up to 100 GPM and 3,000 PSI. Cleaning restores design wet well volume, protects pump suction bells and intake screens from clogging, and removes the anaerobic sludge layer that drives hydrogen sulfide generation, odor complaints, and concrete corrosion within the wet well structure.
Pump Station Servicing and Debris Removal
Rags, wipes, and fibrous debris wrapping around pump impellers are the leading cause of submersible pump failures in Florida lift stations. Flotech removes accumulated debris from pump volutes, impeller eyes, suction bells, and discharge piping during scheduled pump station servicing, restoring full pump flow and reducing both amp draw and emergency callout frequency. Servicing typically includes float and level sensor cleaning, intake screen clearing, and wash-down of accessible mechanical components.
Lift Station Preventive Maintenance Programs
Flotech works with municipalities, utility authorities, engineering firms, and property managers to build scheduled maintenance programs tuned to station capacity, contributing flow, FOG loading, and historical service records. Cleaning intervals — typically quarterly, semi-annual, or annual depending on station conditions — are documented through pre- and post-service reports that integrate with utility asset management systems and support FDEP and NPDES compliance documentation. Preventive maintenance contracts reduce emergency response frequency, lower per-call response costs, and extend pump and wet well asset life.
Lift Station Repair Coordination
When cleaning identifies structural or mechanical issues — concrete corrosion, exposed rebar, failed check valves, damaged float assemblies, deteriorated coatings, or worn pump components — Flotech coordinates rehabilitation work alongside CCTV inspection, manhole rehabilitation, and chemical grouting services to address conditions before they progress to failure. Condition findings are documented with photo and video evidence for owner review, rehabilitation scoping, and capital planning decisions.
Bypass Pumping During Cleaning and Repair
When cleaning or rehabilitation requires taking a lift station out of service, Flotech deploys bypass pumping equipment from the supporting PT fleet — 13 trailer-mounted auto-priming pumps capable of more than 17,000 GPM combined, anchored by 6-inch Gorman-Rupp, Godwin, and Multiquip units. Bypass operations maintain continuous service to upstream properties, prevent sanitary sewer overflows during the work window, and allow cleaning and repair to proceed without scheduling around peak flow constraints.
The Flotech Advantage
Proven Florida Experience: Over 12 million linear feet of sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure cleaned and inspected statewide for municipal utilities, FDOT projects, and private development
NASSCO-Certified Crews: PACP and MACP-certified technicians operating under documented safety, OSHA confined-space entry, and quality assurance protocols
Specialized Vacuum Fleet: Over 30 Vactor and GapVax combination vacuum trucks paired with high-pressure water jetting at up to 100 GPM and 3,000 PSI, sized for wet wells and lift stations across the full municipal and commercial capacity range
Statewide Coverage: Regional offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa enable rapid response and scheduled service across Florida
Benefits of Regular Lift Station Cleaning
Extends submersible pump service life, reduces emergency repair costs, and defers capital replacement of pumps, controls, and wet well structures
Restores design wet well volume, normalizes pump cycle frequency, and reduces motor amp draw and energy consumption
Eliminates hydrogen sulfide generation at the source, controlling odor complaints and arresting concrete corrosion of the wet well crown, walls, and access frames
Maintains compliance with FDEP, NPDES, and local sewer use ordinance requirements for collection system operation and reporting
Protects surrounding communities and waterways from sanitary sewer overflows, surcharge events, and uncontrolled wet well discharges
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most lift stations benefit from cleaning every 3 to 12 months, depending on flow volume, wet-well size, and the characteristics of the incoming wastewater. High-grease or high-solids environments typically require more frequent service.
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Frequent pump alarms, reduced pump cycle times, persistent odors, or visible solids at the surface of the wet well are all indicators that cleaning and inspection are overdue.
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Yes. Flotech provides emergency response for urgent lift station failures, pump blockages, and overflow events throughout Florida.
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In most cases, yes. Our bypass pumping capabilities allow wet-well cleaning to proceed without interrupting service to the collection system.