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A Homeowner’s Guide to Sump Pumps

Sump pumps solve the problem of standing water, which is a headache for homeowners with basements built into the ground with a high water table or poor drainage. A flooded basement can cause expensive ...
Q: We have a constant influx of water coming through our drain tiles and into the sump pump due to a high water table. My sump pump begins pumping after 6 inches of water has entered the pit, ...
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How To Install a Sump Pump

A sump pump keeps basements dry. It’s absolutely essential if your basement floor pad was poured close to the natural water ...