Lift Station Services

Lift Station Repair, Maintenance, and Cleaning for Municipal & Commercial Systems

At Koberlein, A Wind River Company, we provide lift station repair, maintenance, and cleaning for municipal and commercial clients across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills region of New York. Our work is built around uptime, compliance, and safety, with OSHA-compliant confined space entry, a dedicated wastewater bypass fleet, and in-house pump and control solutions sized for your sanitary sewer system.

We have served this region for over 60 years and hold PA DEP# 64001PA, Contractor# 007281, and NY DEC# 1A-895, so you can rely on us for lift station services that align with Pennsylvania and New York regulatory expectations. We are registered with ISNetworld and maintain an A rating, supported by a certified safety committee and health and safety policies that keep our incident rates significantly lower than industry averages.

For scheduled or emergency lift station service, call (570) 671-2940 and connect with our licensed and insured technicians 24/7.

Why Facility & Public Works Leaders Choose Koberlein for Lift Station Work

Lift stations keep wastewater moving from low points to higher elevations so your sanitary sewer system operates without backups or overflows. When a lift station fails, the result can be alarms, environmental risk, and unplanned downtime that disrupts your operations and risks regulatory attention. We structure our services to protect you from that scenario as much as possible.

We use high pressure and temperature pressure washers and high velocity blower trucks to handle wet well cleaning and grit and grease removal. All pump technicians are OSHA-compliant and confined-space trained, so confined space entry into wet wells and valve vaults is performed safely and efficiently under established procedures.

Bypass Capacity That Keeps Wastewater Moving

When a pump station must come offline, we keep your system in service. Our fleet provides wastewater bypass capacity, hauling 7,000-gallon loads around stations that are out of service and maintaining flow continuity while equipment and pumps are serviced. This wastewater bypass capability helps you avoid emergency discharges, service interruptions, and potential notices of violation during repair projects.

Pumps, Controls & Real-Time Updates

We sell, install, and service wastewater pumps, including effluent pumps, grinder pumps, and septic pumps. Our technicians draw on extensive manufacturer training and hands-on field experience to diagnose submersible pump repair needs, properly size replacement units, and return stations to stable operation.

We also design customized control panels through our panel supplier Ohio Electric and install, service, and supply panels by Control Works, Alderen, OEC, and SJE Rhombus. Our teams perform control panel inspection and troubleshooting as part of every visit, with real-time reporting from the field so you always know status, findings, and next steps.

Preventative Maintenance Programs for Lift Stations

Unplanned failures are far more costly than routine service. We offer Preventative Maintenance Programs that match your station load and risk profile, from smaller commercial systems to high-volume municipal infrastructure across Wayne County, Pike County, Sullivan County, Delaware County, and nearby areas including the edges of Orange County, NY and Sussex County, NJ.

Routine pump station maintenance is commonly performed at least every 6 months, with high-usage or high-risk stations inspected every 3 months. Annual pump pulls are generally recommended at a minimum to check impellers and seals and reduce the chance of catastrophic failures between visits.

What Routine Lift Station Maintenance Includes

Our lift station maintenance and cleaning visits focus on keeping your system reliable and compliant while documenting conditions clearly for your records.

• Wet well vacuuming: We perform wet well vacuuming to remove accumulated solids, rags, grit, and grease that can foul pumps and floats.
• Comprehensive component inspections: We carry out component inspections on pumps, valves, floats, rails, check valves, and discharge piping, looking for wear, corrosion, or obstructions.
• Pumping and cleaning: We inspect and pump out septic, grease, stormwater, and solids from the mat layer on top down to the rocks and debris at the bottom of the wet well.
• Electrical and control checks: We check electrical controls in the panel, verify alarm functionality, and test float sequences. Where problems are found, we pull and inspect pumps to check impellers and seals.
• Documentation and planning: We provide detailed reports outlining any necessary repairs, observations affecting pump station compliance, and a suggested timeline for the next service visit.

At no additional cost, we work with our commercial and municipal customers to determine the most cost-effective maintenance program for their lift stations. Our goal is to balance budget, risk, and operational requirements so you have a clear maintenance roadmap rather than reacting to emergencies.

24/7 Lift Station Repair & Emergency Response

When a lift station shows signs of trouble or fails outright, response time and technical depth matter. We provide lift station repair on an emergency basis, available 24/7, with significant parts inventory and trained staff prepared to address most issues on site.

Repair work covers pumps, valves, floats, guide rail systems, and associated mechanical and electrical components. We have the capability to properly size and install replacement pumps and to resolve issues in both the wet well and control systems. Our wastewater bypass fleet maintains flow continuity while the station is offline so you can focus on resolving the issue rather than managing backups.

Common Warning Signs Your Lift Station Needs Service

• Frequent alarms: High-level alarms or nuisance alarms that reset repeatedly.
• Unusual noises: Grinding, humming, or cavitation sounds from submersible pumps.
• Odors and surface issues: Persistent sewage odors, excessive grease mats, or visible turbulence changes.
• Irregular pump cycling: Pumps short-cycling, running continuously, or failing to start when expected.
• Float or level problems: Pumps not responding to level changes, or floats hanging up on debris.

If these symptoms are ignored, pump failures can lead to raw sewage discharges, potential environmental impacts, regulatory notices of violation, and costly remediation. When you call us, our technicians assess whether targeted repair or expanded maintenance is the right response and document findings so you can support any follow-up with regulators or internal stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lift Station Services

Do You Service Both Stormwater and Sanitary Lift Stations?

Lift station systems can be used in both sanitary and stormwater applications. We routinely work with municipal and commercial sanitary sewer systems and can discuss stormwater pump stations at scheduling so you understand exactly what we will cover during your visit.

What Happens to Wastewater Flow When a Lift Station Is Taken Offline?

During planned repairs or major maintenance, our bypass fleet can haul wastewater around the station while equipment is serviced. This wastewater bypass process maintains continuous flow and helps prevent backups or unpermitted discharges while the lift station is offline.

How Do I Know If I Need Repair or Just Routine Maintenance?

Warning signs such as unusual noises, frequent alarms, sewage odors, and irregular pump cycling indicate that a service call is needed. Once on site, our technicians perform inspections, determine whether issues are best addressed by repair or by adjusting your maintenance schedule, and provide recommendations in writing.

Are Your Technicians Certified for Confined Space Entry?

Yes. All pump technicians who perform wet well and valve vault work are OSHA-compliant and confined-space trained, operating under defined procedures and safety oversight that support our ISNetworld A safety rating.

Do You Offer One-Time Visits as Well as Ongoing Programs?

Yes. We provide one-time project visits for specific lift station repair, maintenance, and cleaning needs, as well as longer-term Preventative Maintenance Programs with scheduled service. We can help you compare both approaches based on station criticality, usage patterns, and budget.

Partner With a Lift Station Team Focused on Uptime & Compliance

As part of the broader Wind River Environmental network, with over 1,100 experts, 1,000 vehicles, and 100 local teams and over 75 years of dedication, we combine national resources with Koberlein’s more than 60 years of local lift station experience in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills New York region. That combination supports reliable response, deep technical capability, and the safety and reporting standards demanded by municipal and blue chip commercial clients.

Let’s Keep Life Flowing! Call (570) 671-2940 to schedule lift station repair, maintenance, or cleaning, or to discuss a preventative maintenance program tailored to your system.