sump pump

A sump pump is a pump used for drainage that removes accumulated water from a sump pit. A sump pit, commonly found in the home basement, is simply a hole dug in the ground to collect water. The water may enter via perimeter drains funneling into the pit or may arrive from natural groundwater in the earth. Sump pumps are installed particularly where basement flooding is seen … [Read more...] about What is a Sump Pump and Its Uses