Sump pumps are installed in a sump pit in your basement. This pit is built where the water table is the highest and your basement is the lowest, ensuring natural flow of water beneath your foundation into the pit.
Once the water reaches a certain level in the sump pit, the pump will come on automatically and discharge the water through an outlet.
Another important part of a sump pump is the battery backup. Sump pumps are usually powered by your electrical system. However, during a storm, the risk of power outage or shortage is high. Therefore, it’s a good idea to have a battery backup in place to keep the pump running throughout outages to minimize the risk of flooding your basement.