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Quick answer: A lift station moves wastewater uphill to the sewer main or septic field when gravity alone can't do the job; common failures involve the pump motor, float switches, or the control panel.
Alpharetta Septic & Sewer Experts
A septic system doesn't wait for a convenient time to act up, which is why Alpharetta residents keep Atlanta Wastewater Solutions's number on hand for lift station repair.
Lift stations are the workhorse behind any property sitting below the elevation of the sewer main or drainfield. When the pump, float switch, or control panel fails, wastewater has nowhere to go, and a basement, restaurant, or commercial building can back up fast. See our full lift station repair page for the complete process and pricing details.
Alpharetta is a north Fulton County hub known for its tech corridor, upscale neighborhoods, and large-lot estate properties. Because so much of Alpharetta deals with the soil and drainage conditions described above, our lift station repair crews plan around what a typical property here actually needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Warning Signs
Alarm light or audible alarm on the control panel
Sewage backing up into the lowest fixtures on the property
Pump running constantly or not running at all
Unusual grinding, humming, or clicking noise from the station
Standing wastewater around the wet well or station lid
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"Our sewage pump failed at our store at night, they showed up immediately, and fixed it faster than the other companies we called could even come out for a quote!"
— Ashley Christine
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"We called several contractors to look at our building, AWS was the most reasonably priced, and saved us thousands, without hassle."
— Eric Levstik
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"Our lift station failed, which could've shut down our whole facility. AWS had a crew out same day and had us back online before it became a real problem."
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Pricing depends on tank/system size, accessibility, and site conditions, but we always provide a clear, written estimate before any work begins — call (678) 303-6154 for a free quote specific to your Alpharetta property.
Lift stations push wastewater uphill to the sewer main or septic field when gravity can't get it there; the pump motor, float switches, and control panel are the most common failure points. That's the kind of call our Alpharetta customers bring us most often for this service.
A number of Alpharetta's larger, older estate lots and properties outside the city core still rely on private septic rather than sewer.
Septic permitting for Alpharetta properties is handled through the Fulton County Board of Health's Environmental Health division.
Alpharetta's rocky, clay-heavy Piedmont soil is one of the tougher soil types in the metro area on drainfield longevity, which is why routine pumping matters even more here. Because so much of Alpharetta deals with the soil and drainage conditions described above, our lift station repair crews plan around what a typical property here actually needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Call now for a free estimate — licensed, insured, and available 24/7 across North Georgia.
Call (678) 303-6154