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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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   Any water entering this drained cavity is diverted to a sump pump and pumped away from the basement. Exterior foundation drain – Installing an exterior foundation drain that will drain away by gravity is the most effective means to waterproof a basement.

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

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   Home services resource Angi estimates the cost of repairing a basement following sewage damage at $2,800 or more. ... with the sump pump example, the water is coming from another property, ...

6. Guide to homeowners insurance - AOL

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   It may also cover sump pump failures, which could cause water to back up into the basement. Identity theft coverage : This endorsement may help pay for the costs of recovering your identity after ...

7. Sump - Wikipedia

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   One common example of a sump is the lowest point in a basement, into which flows water that seeps in from outside. If this is a regular problem, a sump pump that moves the water outside of the house may be used. Another example is the oil pan of an engine. The oil is used to lubricate the engine's moving parts and it pools in a reservoir known ...