A new pump station build in Bargara which will help to divert sewage via an already constructed 7 km pipeline once completed. A giant concrete lid has been installed on a new sewer pump station in ...

Use a shop vac or sponge to remove any standing water from the sump pump basin. This step prevents water from freezing in the basin and causing damage. Remove debris, leaves, and sludge from both ...

A bucket or sump pump basin with a drain plug Waterproof insulation or heating cable PVC pipe or hose insulation Screwdriver A sump pump cover (optional but recommended) Shop vac or sponge for ...

San Luis Obispo County is developing a program that will encourage farmers to pump less water from the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve a ...

David Middlecamp [email protected] San Luis Obispo County is developing a program that will encourage farmers to pump less water from the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin. On Tuesday ...

This in-depth guide examines the full range of costs for various sump pump types, professional installation versus DIY pricing, lifespan estimates, and additional expenses to factor in when replacing ...

For a sump pump to work properly, water under the pump basin must rise sufficiently to enter the pit and trigger a floater, switch, or valve. The sump pump then pumps the water outside through a ...

Inspect all connections for leaks, then go ahead and close the basin with its lid. Step 6: Cover the area around the sump pump with concrete. The very last thing to do is fill in the hole ...

And because extreme weather events have increased in frequency, more homeowners are pulling off the cover of that mysterious basin in the corner of the basement and adding a backup sump pump as an ...