Why Sump Pumps Shouldn't Discharge to the City Sewer Discharging a sump pump into the city's sanitary sewer system is a big 'no-no'. While this might seem like an easier and more attractive option ...

Q With the fast thaw and spring rains, our sump pump is running frequently. The discharge just goes to a place in the yard. Is that acceptable? Where should a sump pump discharge?

Fortunately for modern homeowners, technology came to the rescue in the late 1940s with the development of the sump pump.

Jul. 2—JAMESTOWN — The city of Jamestown's lift stations are seeing a significant increase in run times due to sump pumps in basements discharging water into the sanitary sewer system instead of the ...

FARGO — With the onslaught of freezing temperatures in the metro, officials with the city of Fargo are asking residents to remain aware of their sump pump discharge. "Excessive sump pump discharge ...

Ald. Christopher Stull proposed that the City Council discuss ways giving more financial assistance to residents who participate in the Sump Pump Discharge Relocation Program. The program is designed ...

When the skies open and power lines go down, a reliable backup sump pump could be the difference between a dry basement and thousands of dollars in damage (along with a big headache). And because ...

Ald. Christopher Stull proposed on Monday that the City Council discuss ways giving more financial assistance to residents who participate in the Sump Pump Discharge Relocation Program. The program is ...

Sump pumps are essential to keeping your house dry and free of mold and mildew. They come to the rescue for emergency flooding and for groundwater that threatens the basement and foundation. The ...