Lift stations are working 24/7 to keep things flowing smoothly—and when they don’t, the problems are messy, expensive, and hazardous. At Phoenix General Contractors, we’ve seen first-hand how vital these stations are to the health of sewer systems—and just as importantly, how critical it is to maintain and properly replace key components like stainless steel piping.

In the simplest terms, a lift station—also known as a pumping station—is a mechanical facility designed to move wastewater or stormwater from a lower elevation to a higher one when gravity can’t do the job alone. In most municipal sewer systems, gravity is used to carry wastewater from homes and businesses to a treatment facility. But in areas with flat terrain, steep elevation changes, or low-lying regions prone to flooding, wastewater needs a boost. That’s where lift stati

At Phoenix General Contractors, we know that the integrity of any government facility depends on more than its design or original...