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  2. Sump pump - Wikipedia

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    Sump pumps are used where basement flooding may otherwise happen, and to solve dampness where the water table is near or above the foundation of a structure. Sump pumps send water away from a location to any place where it is no longer problematic, such as a municipal storm drain, a dry well, or simply an open-air site downhill from the building (sometimes called "pumping to daylight").

  3. How to prepare your home for a hurricane - AOL

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    Install a sump pump, which removes water from your basement when it begins to flood. If you already have a sump pump, make sure it’s working properly. ... Go outside and inspect your front yard ...

  4. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    The drainage system collects any water entering the basement and drains it to an internally placed sump pump system, which will then pump the water out of the basement. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends basement waterproofing with a water alarm and "battery-operated backup pump" as a preventive measure against the high ...

  5. My neighbor’s sump pump drains onto my property — now my yard ...

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    Worse yet, if enough water from your neighbor's sump pump gets into your yard, and that water accumulates against the walls and foundation of your home, it could cause a slew of damages ...

  6. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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    A sewer pipe is normally at neutral air pressure compared to the surrounding atmosphere.When a column of waste water flows through a pipe, it compresses air ahead of it in the system, creating a positive pressure that must be released so it does not push back on the waste stream and downstream traps, slow drainage, and induce potential clogs.

  7. How to buy flood insurance coverage - AOL

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    Installing sump pumps and checking valves on pipes. Sealing cracks and gaps to prevent water from entering the house. Waterproofing electrical wiring.

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