Ejector/Grinder Pump Request Form - Fairfax County Government - fairfaxcounty 2025

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The document is a request letter from a property owner to Mr. Shahram Mohsenin, Director of the Wastewater Planning & Monitoring Division, seeking permission to use a sewer ejector pump and/or grinder pump at a specified property. The owner acknowledges full responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the pump and understands that Fairfax County does not recommend their use. The letter also states that future owners must be informed about the pump's usage and responsibilities.

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Begin by entering your street address and tax map number in the designated fields. This information is crucial for identifying your property.
Indicate the type of property you are requesting the pump for by checking the appropriate box: Townhouse, Single Family Dwelling, Commercial Building, or Other.
Select whether you are requesting a sewer ejector pump, a grinder pump, or both by checking the corresponding boxes.
In the additional information section, provide any relevant details that may assist in processing your request, such as the location of the pump and fixtures involved.
Finally, sign and print your name in the designated areas, along with your telephone number and date to complete the form.

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Can you flush toilet paper with a grinder pump?

What can I flush with a grinder pump? The only items that should be going down your drains are water, regular toilet paper, and human waste.

What is the disadvantage of a grinder pump?

Stringy materials can clog the pump and reduce efficiency over time. And if youre connecting to a septic tank, its not recommended to use a grinder pump at all. They pulverize the particles so well that solids cant separate from the liquid, which is how septic systems work to treat wastewater.

What is the difference between a grinder pump and an ejector pump?

Installing a sewer ejector pump costs about $2,500 on average. Costs may range to over to over $6,500 for a high-capacity and powerful grinder pump installed by a professional. Installing a sewer ejector pump costs $2,500 on average.

Who is responsible for grinder pump?

Most grinder pumps are installed on private property and therefore are the responsibility of the property owner. The same is true for the private sewer service line on the home or business owners property.

Do I need a grinder on my sewage pump?

Civil Engineer here. You do not need a grinder (macerating) pump unless you have a discharge pipe less than 2``. If its a 2 discharge, i would go with an ejector pump. It will pass a 2 solid and is less complex and more reliable than a grinder pump. Definitely do NOT replace it with a regular sump pump.

Is a grinder pump the same as an ejector pump?

Sewage Grinder pumps have cutting blades that grind the raw sewage into a slurry before passing it through the discharge line. Sewage Grinder Pumps are designed to handle the same type of materials as a Sewage Ejector Pump, but have the ability to pass tougher solids.

What is another name for a grinder pump?

A grinder pump (also called a macerator pump) is a wastewater conveyance device. Waste from water-using household appliances (toilets, bathtubs, washing machines, etc.) flows through the homes pipes into the grinder pumps holding tank.

Ejector/Grinder Pump Request Form - Fairfax County Government - fairfaxcounty 2025

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