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 than running a discharge tube from the sump pump to 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 ...

GLENDALE -- Heavy rain can cause issues for your sump pump -- and so can sub-zero temperatures. FOX6 News on Tuesday, January 19th tagged along with a plumber responding to calls he only gets when ...

The City of Bismarck is urging people to safely discharge the sump pump in their home during the cold months. Sump pumps, which transfer water from low-lying areas, such as basements, to safe ...

WEST FARGO — All sump pumps in West Fargo must be switched to outside beginning Monday, April 1. This regulation includes properties with sump pump variances for winter months. Properties found not in ...

WILD WEATHER typically drags mechanical contractors out to face unprecedented dangers: subzero temperatures that invite frostbite; bone-chilling, rain-soaked emergency calls; and torrential downpours ...

As torrential fall rains give way to another freezing winter, Grand Forks city leaders are worried about how homeowners are handling excessive precipitation – and whether a city ordinance needs to ...

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 ...

At almost every home inspection with a sump system, I end up recommending some type of change for safety, performance, or both. Here are five common sump system defects, in no particular order. This ...

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