The Barnes grinder station serving your home is part of a low-pressure wastewater system. Every day a network of pipes carry wastewater to a pump station or wastewater treatment plant. Low-pressure systems are utilized when conventional sewer systems are not suitable or not cost effective.
Your home is served by a low-pressure system which is comprised of 4 major components: a grinder pump, holding tank, level control and an alarm panel. The grinder pump station is designed to handle routine, domestic sewage. Solid waste materials should be thrown in the trash.
What NOT to Flush
Never put any of the following materials into sinks, toilets, or drains – they may clog your system or create an unsafe environment:
