Welu Pumping Service
Local experts in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Pumping, Time of Transfer Inspections and City of Dubuque Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program
Welu Pumping Service is a leader in its field serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois for over 40 years and has a solid reputation in the community.
We are licensed in all three states and our driver is a certified pumper for the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer Program.
SERVING THE TRI-STATE AREA’s pumping needs
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Residential Services
Many rural areas not on a city water system use septic tanks. They are watertight and below ground with one or two manhole covers for accessibility. You use a septic system many times a day when washing dishes, doing laundry, showering and daily bathroom use.
We provide the following services to maintain your system:
- Pumping the septic tank, holding tanks and dousing tanks
- Filter cleaning
- Riser installation
- Inspections; including Iowa DNR Time of Transfer Inspections for home sales
- Seller of PRO-PUMP, a liquid bacterial culture added to the system to liquify organic waste
septic system Components
septic tank pumping
Time of Transfer Inspection
commercial services
Car Wash Pits
Scale Pits
industrial & construction needs
Grease Traps & Interceptors
provider for city of dubuque fats, oils & grease (FOG) program
CONTACT US
Please use the contact form to send us an email, or call us at 563.588.1142.
For after hour emergencies, call 563.599.3670.
Ken Wiezorek
Certified Operator and Inspector
Welu Pumping Service
frequently asked questions
Why do I need to get my septic tank pumped?
Tanks should be pumped every 3 to 5 years depending on the number of bathrooms and people in residence. Pumping prevents sludge from building up, clogging drain pipes and flowing into the drain fields and soil. If this happens, repairs are costly.
Why is PRO-PUMP recommended?
Numerous household cleaning supplies and anti-bacterial products kill off bacteria in your system. Adding live bacteria to the system helps digest and/or liquify the organic waste.
What is included in the cost?
The cost includes labor for pumping and disposing of the waste properly. Costs vary based on the size of the tank, accessibility and if digging is required. The City of Dubuque imposes a fee per gallon of waste dumped at the treatment facility. This fee is different for intown vs out of town, and for the city’s FOG program. For example, if the city charges 10 cents/gallon and you have a 1000-gallon tank; $100 of the cost is paid to the city. Please call for an estimate. Remember once on site, if digging is required or access is difficult additional charges may incur.
What is a Time of Transfer Inspection?
A Certified Time of Transfer Inspector must inspect the tank per Iowa Code 567 -Chapter 69. The tank must be inspected for proper water levels and pumped to reveal any cracks or abnormalities. Proof of secondary treatment system may include opening the distribution box, locating vents and discharge pipes for sand filter systems, and probing of drainage fields. This can require excavation with a small backhoe. Photos and documentation are provided to the County Health Department and the Iowa DNR.
What is the Dubuque Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Program?
The Dubuque Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) is a program to prevent sanitary sewer overflows and sewer back-ups by inhibiting fats, oils and grease from entering the sanitary sewer system. Learn more at the City of Dubuque’s FOG Program website or download the City of Dubuque FOG Brochure.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit and debit cards with Visa, MasterCard and Discover logos. We also accept checks.