Wet Well Cleaning

Wet wells collect wastewater before it is pumped onward. Over time, solids, grit, grease, and debris can settle in the bottom and build up on walls and piping. That buildup reduces usable volume and increases the chance of pump clogs, odors, and high-level alarms. Clean Basins provides professional wet well cleaning to remove accumulated material and help your system run reliably. Whether your wet well supports a municipal system, a commercial property, or an industrial facility, scheduled maintenance keeps operations predictable.

Our Wet Well Cleaning Process

Clean Basins follows a clear process for wet well cleaning. The objective is to remove the material that causes clogs and odors, then verify that the wet well can operate as designed.

1. Plan access and site safety and confirm work requirements at the station.
2. Inspect the wet well to determine solids load and identify problem areas.
3. Remove settled material using professional vacuum equipment.
4. Wash down walls and components to reduce residue and improve performance.
5. Clean around pump intakes and float mechanisms when accessible.
6. Confirm conditions and document any concerns we observe.
7. Haul and dispose of collected material properly, with documentation when requested.

For customers managing multiple sites, we can create a route-based plan that keeps each wet well on a consistent schedule.

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Who We Serve

Wet well maintenance is needed across many industries. Clean Basins provides wet well cleaning services for:

• Municipal and public works lift station and wastewater assets
• Commercial properties with private stations serving buildings or developments
• Industrial facilities with process water and high solids loads
• Contractors and operators who need dependable maintenance support

If you have several stations across the area, standardized scheduling and reporting make maintenance easier to track and budget.

• Jeff J., General Contractor

  We’ve used clean basins for manhole and sump pit cleaning on multiple jobs. Their vacuum truck work is efficient and professional. They understand site safety and don’t cut corners.”

• Brendan S.

  Clean basins is hands down the best in the business. Their equipment is top-notch, and their crew is professional, knowledgeable, and hardworking. They always show up prepared and get the job done rig...

Equipment Designed for Wastewater Solids and Sludge

Wet well contents can be thick, heavy, and waterlogged. Removing settled solids effectively requires equipment designed for high-volume slurry and debris. Clean Basins uses vactor/vacuum truck cleaning and hydrovac-assisted cleaning to remove sludge, grit, and debris efficiently while keeping the work controlled.

Vactor/vacuum truck cleaning helps pull heavy material from the bottom of the wet well without spreading it across the site. It also helps capture rinse water during wash-down so loosened residue is removed rather than left behind. Hydrovac-assisted cleaning can be helpful when precise removal is needed around internal structures, pump components, or tighter access areas.

For facilities, professional equipment supports more consistent outcomes and reduces repeat clogging issues after service.

Disposal, Compliance, and Documentation

Material removed from a wet well may include sludge, grit, and organic solids. We handle collected material responsibly and dispose of it appropriately. We can provide service records and disposal documentation upon request. Many customers use this documentation for maintenance logs, vendor tracking, and internal compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions