Should you schedule annual maintenance for sewer

In many homes and small buildings, sewer ejector pumps handle wastewater that can’t flow by gravity to the sewer line. Because these systems rely on moving parts and can accumulate solids, routine maintenance is strongly recommended—and annual attention is a common benchmark.

For most owners, the practical approach is annual maintenance for the pump (inspection, testing, and basic service) combined with periodic pit cleaning based on how much sediment and debris builds up. If your usage is heavy or the system shows signs of fouling, you may need maintenance more often than once per year.