Commercial & Municipal Lift Station Services in Tampa Bay

From system design to 24/7 emergency repair, ACE Septic & Waste delivers fully licensed lift station services for public infrastructure, commercial properties, and industrial facilities. Our in-house teams manage every phase—engineering, installation, monitoring, and maintenance—built to Florida DEP standards.

ACE Septic & Waste is Tampa Bay’s #1 lift station service provider for long-term performance and hassle-free ownership. Whether you manage municipal utilities, a business or industrial complex, or residential developments, ACE is proud to deliver comprehensive lift station services from design and installation to maintenance or emergency response resolution.

We prioritize education, transparency, and quality at every stage of the process. That means clear estimates, detailed walkthroughs, and system designs that not only meet code but make future maintenance easier. Our technicians take the time to explain how your lift station works, what to expect, and how to prevent problems before they start.

ACE Septic is also fully licensed. As the only septic/sewer contractor in Florida with electrical, plumbing, and CBC licenses, we keep all our work in-house to give you the best service and prices possible.

With offices in Tampa, Lakeland, Lecanto, and Land O’ Lakes and a 24/7 emergency response team, ACE is here for you, making every step of your lift station management experience easy and hassle-free.

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What Is a Lift Station—and What Does ACE Do?

A lift station, also commonly called a pump station, is a wastewater pumping system. Lift stations collect wastewater and move it from a lower elevation to a higher one when piping systems can’t rely on gravity alone to control the flow of sewage, such as when servicing low-lying buildings, flat terrain, or infrastructure spread across large areas. Lift stations use submersible pumps, control panels, float switches, alarms, and piping to transport wastewater or stormwater to treatment facilities or main sewer lines. They’re commonly used in subdivisions, shopping centers, industrial parks, schools, and municipal utility systems.

ACE Septic & Waste is proud to be an industry leader in designing, installing, and maintaining lift stations built for high-demand commercial and municipal environments. Whether you’re developing a new site or need to upgrade or service an existing system, we can help at every stage.

Design & Engineering
Installation & Construction
Maintenance & Monitoring
Emergency Support
Compliance and Permitting
Frequently Asked Questions

Lift Station Design & Engineering Services

ACE Septic & Waste provides complete lift station design and engineering services for commercial, industrial, and municipal applications. We work directly with developers, builders, and utility departments to design systems that meet capacity needs, site constraints, and all applicable Florida DEP and local permitting requirements.

Our engineering team handles flow calculations, equipment sizing, site layout, control panel specifications, and system redundancy. We also prepare and submit all required plans, documentation, and submittals for approval. Whether you’re building new infrastructure or upgrading/retrofitting an outdated system, we ensure that your design meets environmental, structural, and operational standards from day one.

Every plan we deliver is built around long-term functionality and serviceability. We explain your options clearly, answer your technical questions, and keep you informed throughout the permitting and design process.

LIft Station Installation & Construction

ACE Septic & Waste provides full-service lift station installation for commercial properties, subdivisions, and public infrastructure projects across Central Florida. Our installation process is designed to minimize downtime, eliminate coordination delays, and deliver systems that are safe, scalable, and ready for inspection.

We handle everything in-house—from excavation and tank placement to pump installation, piping, electrical wiring, and control panel integration. Whether your project requires a new build, system expansion, or retrofit, our team works from engineered plans or can partner with you from the design phase through final approval.

All lift station installations by ACE meet or exceed Florida DEP standards and local permitting requirements. We focus on clean installations, long-term performance, and accessibility for future service. When your system is online, we take the time to walk your team through its operation and maintenance needs, ensuring your property is prepared from day one.

Lift Station Maintenance & Live Monitoring

Ongoing maintenance is essential to keep lift stations operating safely and avoid costly failures. The state of Florida and the city of Tampa have strict maintenance and inspection requirements for property managers to abide by. Florida recommends all lift stations to have service contracts with septic tank or maintenance providers in case of pump failure or overflow. While Florida does not mandate a specific schedule for lift station maintenance, ACE Septic recommends scheduling a lift station maintenance check annually.

ACE makes maintenance easy for property managers through our comprehensive routine inspection and service plans tailored to the specific needs of your lift station sewage system—whether you manage a single site or an entire network of stations.

Our maintenance services include pump inspections, cleaning of wet wells, alarm system testing, float calibration, control panel diagnostics, and electrical safety checks. For high-use or mission-critical systems, we offer scheduled service agreements to catch small issues before they become emergencies.

We also provide remote monitoring options, giving facility managers real-time visibility into pump performance and alarm status. If your system signals trouble, our emergency crews are available 24/7 to respond fast and keep your infrastructure running.

Lift stations are expensive, with several moving parts that wear and tear quickly. With regular maintenance and inspections, your lift station can last over 20 years, saving time and money that you can reinvest in your business. Whether we installed your system or not, ACE is equipped to take over service, provide second opinions, or create a custom maintenance plan based on your property’s size, usage, and risk profile.

Emergency Response & Common Lift Station Issues

When a lift station goes down, the consequences are immediate—overflows, backups, environmental hazards, and service disruptions. That’s why ACE Septic & Waste offers 24/7 emergency response for commercial and municipal lift station failures across Central Florida.

We respond to a wide range of urgent issues, including:

Pump failure or loss of power
Alarm system malfunctions
Blocked or flooded wet wells
Control panel or float switch errors
Storm-related surges and infrastructure damage

Our experienced technicians arrive with the tools, equipment, and parts needed to restore service fast. We’ll diagnose the issue, explain the cause, and recommend immediate and long-term solutions—whether it’s a simple reset or a full pump replacement.

If your site is prone to flooding or power outages, we also offer preventative options like remote monitoring, backup pumps, and generator-ready setups to help minimize future risk.

Lift Station Compliance & Permitting

Lift stations are regulated systems—and meeting compliance standards isn’t optional. ACE Septic & Waste handles the permitting and compliance process from start to finish, ensuring every system we design, install, or service meets all applicable local, state, and DEP requirements.

We work directly with county health departments, building departments, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to secure the permits needed for lift station construction, modification, and ongoing operation. Our team is familiar with the 10-State Standards, local redundancy requirements, and inspection criteria that govern commercial and municipal systems. For example, our designs include the provision for generator backup systems for lift stations with capacities exceeding the 3,000 gallon threshold, ensuring uninterrupted service regardless of power outages. Meeting the Florida’s standards and regulations when designing lift stations is a critical part of our design philosophy, as is ensuring all key pieces of equipment have backup systems in the place to protect against a failed lift station.

When you work with ACE, you’ll receive clear documentation, timely updates, and a team that communicates directly with inspectors so you don’t have to. Whether it’s submitting plans, coordinating inspections, or responding to compliance notices, we ensure your system stays on track—and on the right side of Florida’s Administrative Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my property needs a lift station?

If your site is located below the elevation of the nearest sewer main or treatment facility—or if your property has flat terrain with no gravity fall—you’ll likely need a lift station to move wastewater uphill. Our team can evaluate your site and provide a recommendation during the planning phase.

Do you provide design services for new lift stations?

Yes. We offer full design and engineering services, including flow calculations, equipment sizing, site layout, and DEP-compliant plans. Whether you’re a developer or municipality, we can provide stamped drawings and assist with permitting.

Can ACE take over maintenance of an existing lift station?

Absolutely. We service systems we didn’t install, and we’re often called in to improve reliability or create a structured maintenance plan. We start with a full system evaluation and build a service plan around your needs and usage levels.

How often should a lift station be inspected or maintained?

We typically recommend inspections every 3 to 6 months depending on usage, flow volume, and system type. Preventative maintenance includes pump checks, wet well cleaning, alarm testing, and panel diagnostics. We can help determine the right service routine for your property.

What happens during a lift station emergency?

If your system backs up, floods, or stops responding to controls, we dispatch a trained technician immediately. We troubleshoot the cause—pump failure, electrical issues, blocked lines—and restore system function fast. Emergency crews are on call 24/7.

Is ACE certified to work with municipalities and government contracts?

Yes. In addition to our CBC, plumbing, and electrical licenses, we regularly work on public infrastructure projects and are familiar with procurement processes, inspections, and DEP coordination.

Why Choose ACE for Lift Station Services

There’s a reason Tampa Bay property managers prefer ACE as their trusted partner for commercial and municipal septic and wastewater projects, including their long-term lift station solutions. We bring a high level of professionalism to every project—whether we’re designing a new system, responding to an emergency, or providing routine maintenance.

Our team is focused on clear communication, honest recommendations, and clean, high-quality work that holds up under pressure. We take the time to walk you through your options, explain technical details, and make sure you’re never left guessing about costs, timelines, or system performance.

With decades of experience in infrastructure-scale wastewater systems and a track record of strong relationships with public agencies and private developers, we’re built for projects that require more than just the basics. When you work with ACE, you get a responsive, knowledgeable team that’s committed to doing the job right—and making sure you’re confident every step of the way.

Ready for the next step? Let’s talk Lift Stations

Whether you’re building a new system, maintaining aging infrastructure, or responding to an emergency, ACE Septic & Waste is ready to help. Our team supports commercial and municipal clients across Florida with expert design, installation, monitoring, and 24/7 response.

Reach out to ACE for maintenance, schedule an inspection, emergency service, or get a quote on your lift station project.