What is a sewage ejector pump?
A sewage ejector pump is a grinder or solids-handling pump in a sealed basin that pumps waste up from fixtures below the main sewer line.
A sewage ejector pump is a relative of the sump pump: the sump pump moves groundwater, and the ejector pump moves sewage.
What are the 5 signs of a failing sewage ejector pump?
The 5 signs of a failing sewage ejector pump are listed below, from the most common to the least common.
- The high-water alarm sounds.
- The basement toilet or shower drains slowly.
- Sewer odor comes from the basin.
- The pump runs constantly or not at all.
- Waste backs up into the basement fixtures.
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Call (607) 305-8020How does a plumber replace a sewage ejector pump?
A plumber uses the 5 steps below to replace a sewage ejector pump.
- Shuts off the power and drains the basin.
- Disconnects the discharge pipe and the vent.
- Installs the new pump and check valve.
- Seals the basin lid airtight.
- Runs water through the fixtures to test the cycle.
How much does a sewage ejector pump cost in Lancaster, PA?
Sewage ejector pump replacement in Lancaster, PA costs $850–$3,500, with an average cost of $2,300, according to HomeAdvisor. The ejector pump cost depends on the pump type, the basin and the discharge piping.
Typical prices for 2 sewage ejector pump jobs are shown in the table below.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Ejector pump replacement | $850–$3,500 |
| Average replacement | $2,300 |
Source: HomeAdvisor national cost data, 2025–2026. Ranges are what most homeowners pay; your plumber gives the price for your job before work starts.
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Call (607) 305-8020Related plumbing problems and next steps
When is a sewage ejector pump repair problem an emergency?
A sewage ejector pump repair problem is an emergency when the alarm sounds and waste backs up. Stop using the basement fixtures and call a plumber. Emergency calls for sump pump problems go to an emergency plumber services in Lancaster.
What services are related to sewage ejector pump?
The 2 services related to sewage ejector pump are listed below.
- Sump pump repair is the parent service, and the sump pump repair in Lancaster page covers it in full.
- Well pump repair signs, steps and prices are on the well pump repair in Lancaster page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a sump pump and a sewage ejector pump?
The difference between a sump pump and a sewage ejector pump is the water each moves: a sump pump moves groundwater, and a sewage ejector pump moves waste from basement fixtures.