«The ground water that collects around (a basement) has no way of leaving the basement without mechanical help,» says Todd Mitchell with Gordon Energy & Drainage in Olathe, Kan., whose company has installed thousands of sump pumps in newly constructed homes. (rismedia.com)
In most cases, if preventative measures were taken, such as the installation of a back water valve or alarmed sump pump with battery backup, the Water Escape / Back - up limits will be greater. (armourinsurance.ca)
Usually if you have major thunder storms there is a likelihood of power failure at the same time, so the chances of sump pump not working at the time you need it most is high. (remonline.com)