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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. 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 ...

4. Basement - Wikipedia

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   A sump pump may be required. It can be located anywhere and is simply in a well that is deeper than the basement floor. Even with functioning sump pumps or low water tables, basements may become wet after rainfall, due to improper drainage. The ground next to the basement must be graded such that water flows away from the basement wall.

5. Keep ahead of water damage - AOL

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   —Waterproofing the basement or under-house crawl space —Installing a sump pump ... Many people don't know where their water main is located, she added, so it's a good idea to find that out ...

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

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   Seal all cracks and small holes that could allow water to seep into your basement’s interior. Install a sump pump, which removes water from your basement when it begins to flood. If you already ...

7. My neighbor’s sump pump drains onto my property - AOL

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   However, with the sump pump example, the water is coming from another property, so you may need to investigate if you can collect damages from your neighbor's homeowners insurance company.