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Sump systems and components

Read the definitions below, then use the water assessment guide to frame questions about the property.

Sump systems and components

Sump Pump

A pump that moves collected water out of a sump basin through a discharge pipe.

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Sump systems and components

Check Valve

A one-way valve that limits water flowing backward through a pipe.

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