Basement flooding puzzles engineer Nov 20, 2009
Sump pump and perimeter drainage lines appeared to generate the most water into the sewer system, engineer John Meyer said ... Although the greatest source of water entering the sewer system is probably related to the sump pump and other illegal connections, Meyer said another problem area for the residents near the water tower might be overloading on the Springer Street sewer line. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
‘Think Twice Before Digging' (2) Nov 16, 2009
pocket of methane was seeping up out of the ground and when a sump pump kicked on in a barn, it set it off, Lockman said. t took the roof and walls of the barn off, but luckily no one got hurt. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Tunnel diggers hit large flow of water Nov 14, 2009
Diggers punctured three holes to drain the reservoir, capping them with hoses that channel the water to a sump pump that empties into a storage tank outside the tunnels. After treatment, the water is funneled into the ocean. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Travelers can keep eye on home remotely Nov 12, 2009
Thanks to new security system technology, including live video feed, you can monitor everything from the front door to the sump pump from hundreds of miles away ... Other homeowners set their systems to alert them if the sump pump or furnace stops working, developments that could lead to water damage from flooding or frozen pipes. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Sump pump decision9:47 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 15, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:47 AM CDT The Watertown Public Works Committee on Tuesday affirmed it should enforce the ordinance on sump pumps ... Geoff Heig, acting public works director, said the ordinance states that no wastewater may be discharged onto a public street or right-of-way and the definition of wastewater includes water from sump pumps ... The U.S. Postal Service, he said, has also reported incidents where carriers have slipped on ice or water from sump pumps, he said. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Global Warming May Dent El Niño's Protective Shield From Atlantic Hurricanes, Increase Droughts Sep 24, 2009
Growing up in southern California, Kirtman frequently had to man the sump pump in his family's basement during the rainy season, which he learned later was caused by El Ni;o. "We're finally learning about how ocean current flows and increases in sea surface temperature influence weather patterns, which affect every one of us, including the kid manning the sump pump," he said. (Science Daily)
Bowen Board revives Fall Festival for 2010 Sep 24, 2009
Although Ramsey reported considerable progress in getting resident compliance with rules banning sump pump discharges into the village system, some problems still remain ... Conte conceded that the problem might be something other than sump pumps, but also declined to totally rule them out, either. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Rail will come when Georgia gets its act together Sep 22, 2009
WHINER Not yet, but soon and a sump pump too ... I dug down on the outside of the house, deeper than the pipe and put a well in with a sump pump in it ... September 21st, 2009 8:09 pm WHINERNot yet, but soonand a sump pump too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Stratfield School renovations turn up some surprises Sep 18, 2009
There is a sump pump on the roof to redirect water, according to Kelly. A fifth problem is water in the basement. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Victorian has old-fashioned warmth Sep 6, 2009
The basement has a sump pump and is wet in heavy rains. Brokers Bill Janovitz and John Tse of Hammond Residential Real Estate in Lexington are planning an open house next Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m.. (Boston Globe)
Man of the Old World Aug 21, 2009
My father ran down to the basement and found a sump pump, which he got to work. Before long he had my five children and me lugging pails of muddy water up to the front door. (The American Conservative)
Camp offers therapy for disaster sufferers Aug 6, 2009
He added that the family now has a a sump pump. Pals said it helps her understand the floods better. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Schneider to begin numerous Town Centre Square repairs Jul 13, 2009
Standing water exists in the basement of these facilities and a sump pump with an extension cord is buried there and not working. "Apparently they were unplugged. If they're plugged in and not working, we'll replace them," Schneider said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
WATER WISE: Water Wise Rainwater Harvesting Tour slated for July 11 Jul 6, 2009
When the containers fill, a sump pump sends water to a hidden 1,500-gallon tank. If rainwater in the tank is insufficient, municipal water fills the tank to a minimal level for supplying the pressurized irrigation system. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Ladd Village Board Jul 4, 2009
Heard of a recent accident involving a village resident who slipped and fell due to a landlord discharging his sump pump onto the village sidewalk. Discussed options for Meadow Lane regarding the Cleveland Street Storm Sewer project. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Milford to push for approval of sewage deal with Hopkinton Jul 2, 2009
The discussion quickly turned to illegal sump pump hookups, as Mainini said the problem isn't an extra 21,000, it's the fact the pumping station is now overburdened by flow from pumps in the University Drive area ... "That's illegal, is it not?" he said of the sump pump connections ... Connearney is expected to meet with Mainini and O'Connell to discuss the details of his plan, while commissioners plan to discuss the sump pump problem at an upcoming meeting. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Rain garden demonstrations show how to handle storms Jun 26, 2009
I tried the sump pump. It got a little overloaded, but I think I m going to try it again, he said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Friday Finishers, 6-26-09 Jun 26, 2009
One family in Kenosha found they only had a rider policy on damages related to a failed sump pump that had a cap of $5,000 and damages well past that figure. The Kenosha News quoted an insurance association official as saying that most people in urban areas don t have flood insurance. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
House approves $300,000 for flood proofing water plant Jun 26, 2009
Part of the project involves creating more sump pump pits and adding more pumps so the plant can more quickly remove any flood water that reaches the facility, he said. The city is also relocating some control panels to a higher elevation, putting up barriers near the plant's intake screens, and sealing heating and cooling equipment that could act as a conduit for floodwater. (NJ.com -- Times)
Sewer plant upgrades on track Jun 18, 2009
But in reality, many people and contractors have customarily routed downspouts and sump pump drains into sewage lines. In recent years education and enforcement have slowed the trend of putting stormwater into sewer lines. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Wahpeton searching for choir teacher Jun 5, 2009
Board member Laurie Christensen said the board now has a few options: to do nothing, pay for the entire project, cost-share with property owners in the area of the project or pay only for a sump pump. We re kind of back to square one, Connell said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Whats wrong with these buildings? Jun 4, 2009
A stream runs underneath another part of the basement, requiring a sump pump to siphon water from under a plywood covered area, along a garden hose, and into a sink in a utility closet. A urinal in one of the boys bathrooms is broken and some of the floors are warped with age. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Flooding in subways still a big concern May 15, 2009
The MTA said it needs $80 million more to complete work to prevent flooding in the subways (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Late-night storms cause little damage May 14, 2009
History Alum wrote on May 13, 2009 2:25 PM:" cemconn, no, water damage that results after a covered loss is covered as well. If wind takes off your roof and water gets in, it's covered. Firefighters use water to put out a house fire, covered. River floods or other flooding due to high rains, not covered unless you have the specific coverage for it (i.e. flood policy or sump pump failure coverage). ". Fuzzyrat wrote on May 13, 2009 2:08 PM:" Noah--where are you?????????? ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Polcari: Vote yes on Wellington June 8 May 14, 2009
The feasibility study details problems with the age and condition of the coldwater domestic water service, the hot water storage tank, and parts of the simplex sump pump. The building s split-level construction is unsuitable for children with physical disabilities and there is no fire suppression system. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
UGH! 7.39 INCHES OF RAIN May 1, 2009
In fact, Mary related, their sump pump never came on. Nevertheless, she said after seeing several seven inch rains, she never wants to see a 10-inch downpour. (The Guthrian, IA)
Melting Snow Causes Flooding at Minot Launch Facility May 1, 2009
" Colonel Spencer said water entering missile sites is not unprecedented, and removing the missile for testing and replacement is a prudent precautionary measure. Base civil engineers and maintenance personnel were dispatched more than 1,000 times during this winter and during the early melting season to protect the 150 launch facilities. The teams also documented the lessons from this winter and spring to prepare the sites, located in rural North Dakota, for possible repeat extreme weather... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Mixed agenda keeps selectmen busy Apr 29, 2009
Department of Public Works Superintendent John Sanchez asked selectmen to approve the amnesty program that began in the 1980s and would give citizens the opportunity to come forward if they suspect illicit sump pump connections ... He explained the history of the program and gave examples of illicit connections such as sump pumps, French drains and dry wells. (Burlington Union, MA)
Mayor feels residents' flash-flood pain Apr 29, 2009
Wolves-Lower wrote on Apr 28, 2009 2:05 PM:" Umm when 25,000 homes have their sump pumps hooked into the sanitary sewer,(which is not code) that leaves very little room for poop to go down the darn drain pipe..hence the backup problem. When homes don't have backflow preventers,(again code), water finds a way up and out through drains. " ... cah wrote on Apr 28, 2009 3:08 PM:" Beau - you seriously need to grow up. How in the heck is an act of God the city's fault?? And I suppose it was Cedar... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Businesses reopen after Friday fire Apr 20, 2009
Fohrman helped salvage equipment from the plant and also loaned crews a sump pump from the store. Sunday was the first full day the store could be open after the city was evacuated Friday. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Nigeria: Generals Trapped in New York Lift Apr 20, 2009
Another disaster was averted last week when the basement was flooded following the collapse of the sump pump. An expert told THISDAY that this is a dangerous situation because frequent flooding affects the foundation of the house. (allAfrica.com)
Algae-culture Pellets of Promise Pond scum cultivated near Casa Grande a potential animal feed and biofuel Apr 17, 2009
Water moves very slowly along the troughs, moving from start to finish in 24 hours before being piped to the collection pond by a sump pump. Roughly 60 percent of the algae is harvested, and the rest is pumped back to the beginning of the trough to begin the photosynthesis process again. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Sebastiani Theatre turns 75 (229) Apr 14, 2009
Goodhue did agree with the city to pay for a sump pump to handle water accumulation in the basement and install some handrails, leaving the city to cover any other required repairs. This partial settlement allowed Rhoten to use the stereo sound and quality projector, and to put on live performances which would improve financial feasibility. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Meade County officials shut down some area roads due to flooding Apr 14, 2009
Others worked to make sure their basements weren t flooded by running sump pumps ... Her parents live in the Vernon Heights neighborhood and were running a sump pump. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mooreton fought against raging Antelope Creek Apr 4, 2009
Olsby knew there was a problem during the night when he heard the sump pump running constantly in the basement. Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Rain gardens help West Rockhill Township building go green Apr 3, 2009
The best thing that can be done with rainwater coming off your roof or out of your sump pump is for it to stay on your property, help grow plants there and filter back through the ground into the local aquifer. The worst thing that can be done with rainwater coming off your roof or out of your sump pump is for it to be piped out to the road and into a municipal stormwater inlet or a nearby creek, taking along with it contaminants such as oil that has dripped onto the road or fertilizer or... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
Volunteerism, Determination Rise With Floodwaters Mar 30, 2009
But seepage from beneath the wall was feeding onto Bakke's turf, at one point leaving the back end of it under 4 feet of water before a sump pump cleared much of it out ... A 4-foot-tall wall of sandbags were keeping the house dry, courtesy of sump pumps throwing water back over into the flooded garage area. (Newsmax)
Namibia launches operation to rescue marooned schoolchildren Mar 28, 2009
Reuters AlertNet - Southern Africa : The Zambezi shows its might. Sat, 05:24 28 Mar 2009 GMT. (AlertNet)
Weary but determined iReporters fight floodwaters Mar 27, 2009
A sump pump in the basement is working overtime. "Every time I heard the sound of water trickling in the sump pump I thought that we were flooding, and I kept waking up," she said. (CNN -- US)
City wants state flood dollars for buyouts, gate repairs Mar 26, 2009
The plan calls for fixing the leaky Fletcher Avenue flood gates at Hope Martin Park, repairing a flood gate arch near Sixth Street on the Cedar River's west side and installing sump pumps in the basement of City Hall, which took on water during the June floods. Meanwhile, the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to apply through the same program for $190,000 to replace an emergency generator at the Country View care center and $21,000 for a sump pump in the courthouse... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
The Braves are springing forward, but does it matter? Mar 25, 2009
Even Cox, who could find a rainbow in a sump pump, wouldnt try to overstate the value of exhibition games ... Even the writers appear fired up; Rainbow in a sump pump ain t too shabby either. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Zgonc to face Koehler for council seat Mar 19, 2009
People in these areas need one sump pump not three with battery back-up when power fails. The city did not plan properly in those areas to control the water run-off. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
We're sunk (1160) Mar 14, 2009
"The sump pumps just can't keep up with all the water coming in." ... Unfortunately, unless the flooding is the result of a sump pump failure, most homeowners' insurance does not cover damage when it is caused by groundwater coming from outside the house, Genovese said. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Rains cause road closing, flooded fields Mar 12, 2009
Though heavy rains can cause water problems in his basement, he added, it is taken care of by a sump pump. He noted that while the front yard may look low, it is at the same elevation as A Avenue in Kalona. (Kalona News, IA)
Saugus Fire log Feb. 15-21 Feb 25, 2009
Responding firefighters reported 2 feet of water in the basement and shut down the oil burner and got the sump pump working, Feb. 16. Public assistance request A Wonderland Avenue caller reported his neighbor s basement was flooded. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Fairgrounds drainage one more link in sewer overflow puzzle Fixing storm line plus three-year plan may bring end to Turner Creek problems Feb 21, 2009
Interviews also uncovered a sump pump sometimes used to divert standing water into the sanitary sewer line. "People aren't malicious," Cruz said of the improper use of sump pumps. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Floodwaters tied to skin infections (1) Feb 19, 2009
I put a sump pump in a back area that had some settled floodwater and pumped that into my high pressure washer. I drenched myself in that water for days while I was cleaning off their stuff, he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kalona council discusses stop signs, surfacing Feb 19, 2009
Miller-Zahradnek asked if it was legal to drain water onto the street from a sump pump. She related that she had seen ice from such a source on a street and observed cars sliding on the ice. (Kalona News, IA)
Fire Log, Feb. 8 to Feb. 14 Feb 17, 2009
The alarm was attached to a sump pump and the owner was advised to have the pump serviced. 10:53 a.m. A power surge caused an alarm to activate in St. Joseph s Church on Common Street. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
