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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. Water damage - Wikipedia

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    An insurance policy may or may not cover the costs associated with water damage and the process of water damage restoration. While a common cause of residential water damage is often the failure of a sump pump, many homeowner's insurance policies do not cover the associated costs without an addendum which adds to the monthly premium of the policy.

  5. 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. If you already have a sump pump, make sure ...

  6. The Best Sump Pumps for Homeowners Who Aren’t Afraid of a ...

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  7. Basement - Wikipedia

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    If the water table outside the basement is above the height of the basement floor, then the foundation drains or the weeping tiles outside the footings may be insufficient to keep the basement dry. A sump pump may be required. It can be located anywhere and is simply in a well that is deeper than the basement floor.

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