How does a Sewage Pump work?

A sewage pump — also known as an ejector pump — has a tank or basin that collects sewage from your home/business. When the waste reaches a certain level, the pump turns on and pushes it uphill to your property's Main Sewer Line. Then gravity takes over, and the sewage flows to the City Line on the street or a septic tank. If a pump fails, a warning light comes on, so you don’t continue using the affected bathrooms, causing waste and water to back up in your home/business.