Sump Pump Information Guide

Sump pumps are small pumps installed in your basement or crawl space that are designed to remove water and prevent the area from flooding. The pump is installed in the lowest part of the space, usually in a sump pit or basin. Water is channeled into the pit via drains or naturally accumulates there through the surrounding soil and gravel. As water builds up in the pit, the sump pump turns on and pumps it out through a discharge pipe, moving it safely outside of the home to a location where it can drain away, keeping the remainder of the basement or crawl space dry.