dia. hole through your basement wall as close as possible to the sump pump tank, one to two inches above ground level. This hole will be for the discharge line of your main sump pump. Be sure to ...

Waste lines from a sewage ejector or sump pump use a check valve to stop wastewater ... Push a long screwdriver up into the old check valve to drain the water above the valve.

A few times a year, unplug the main pump and fill the pit to test the backup. Check both pumps for wear and remove any debris from the sump pit to prevent clogs. Inspect the discharge line to make ...

A municipal sewer treatment plant is a finely tuned biological system filled with microscopic bugs that “eat” and break down wastewater components. But that system can get overwhelmed when outflow ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) received 301 calls for backed-up water after intense storms and rain began in Louisville. Now, hundreds of homeowners are working on repairs. A ...