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When it comes to a sump pump, people know just basic things like how to turn it on and off and don’t even take into consideration the place where all the water is going. More and more importance is given to environmental hazards, so sump pump owners need to be more responsible about their actions that may affect the nature.
Distance from the foundation
All the water pumped by the sump pump has to get out from the basement and this is done through a pipe and weather-proof tube. The tube has a high flexibility and can be bent according to your needs. The point of the hose that lets the water out should be positioned at a distance of at least 20 feet away from the foundation. If it is too close to the house, the soil will absorb the water that will eventually end up in your basement again.
The septic tank
There are other things to take into consideration beside the distance from your foundation. The location of the hose has to be kept away from the septic tank. In case you are already dealing with moist then surely your septic tank is having problems with huge quantities of water. This should be avoided because the septic tank does not need to be loaded with more water.
The sewer system
Draining should not be done into the sewer system because of the risk of flooding. Another strong reason for not doing this is the fine you could get from the city hall. Also, your reputation can be destroyed if the newspapers write about you being a polluter.
The neighbor’s lot
Even if there can be laws that forbid you, you should not drain your pump into someone’s lot firstly because of courtesy. More problems could come from a stupid mistake like this because if your water contained contaminants, you can be sued.
How to check your tubing
You need to be sure that the tube is safely connected to the PVC pipe or else the water will end up in the soil. From the soil, the water will leak into the basement again and the pump will need to work more for pumping out the same water. If your pump is kept under such pressure, it will lessen its life and the amount of money you will spend for repairs will be very big.
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