At Envirocycle, we design and install commercial pump pits and holding tank systems tailored to larger-scale projects. This can include wineries, resorts, schools, industrial estates and more. We service the local Newcastle and Hunter Valley regions of NSW, as well as most of NSW and also as far north as Queensland. These systems are vital where gravity drainage isn’t feasible or treated water must be stored before discharge or reuse.
Pump pits (sometimes called lift stations) collect influent, or treated effluent, at low points and use submersible pumps to move wastewater to the main treatment system or to elevated discharge points. These units are engineered with appropriate pump sizing, float switches and robust controls to handle heavy-duty usage.
Holding Tanks
Holding tanks (or pump-out tanks) temporarily store effluent when direct discharge isn’t permitted (e.g., no evapotranspiration field or when council regulations apply). Contents are later removed by tankers for offsite disposal.
These tanks must be sized correctly, typically offering a capacity multiple times the daily flow, ensuring safe and compliant operation.
Various Applications
Applications include:
- Wineries and vineyards with remote processing areas.
- Resorts, hotels and campsites with large wastewater volumes.
- Schools, hospitals and industrial estates needing high-capacity pumping.
- Properties below sewer level or with challenging terrain.
Envirocycle handles the full project scope: design, installation, pump sizing, float/control systems, holding tank selection, council approvals and ongoing servicing. Pumps are selected in line with industry standards (effluent or sewage-rated, non-clogging) for reliable long-term operation.
FAQs: Pump Pits & Holding Tanks
1. When is a pump pit required?
Pump pits are needed when wastewater must be lifted from a low point or transported uphill to a treatment system or sewer line.
2. How do holding tanks differ from septic tanks?
Unlike septic tanks, holding tanks are sealed and have no outlet – contents are periodically pumped out and removed, with no onsite disposal.
3. How do you size a holding tank?
Holding tanks are typically sized at least seven times the daily wastewater flow or per local regulations to ensure sufficient buffer .
4. Can you service and maintain pump pits and holding tanks?
Absolutely. Envirocycle offers routine inspections, pump maintenance and desludging services tailored to your system and usage needs.
Get in Touch With Us
You can be confident that water treated using an Envirocycle unit is clean, odourless and safe for your family and the environment. Why not give is a call today and see what we can do for you!