sump pump
noun
: a pump (as in a basement) to remove accumulations of liquid (such as water) from a sump pit
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If this doesn't make a difference, talk with a professional about whether your foundation and crawl space need a sump pump or waterproofing.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Many sump pumps have been running constantly to remove water from crawl spaces, Oclon said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Proactive checks before the rainy season—or during spring snowmelt— are a great way to assure smooth operation of your sump pump.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit also claims Vertix’s poor work resulted in broken sump pumps, areas of water leakage, a falling pipe, exposed metal ties, peeling paint, faulty caulking, rust, and salt water leaching from the habitat’s upper pool into the moat, among others.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Many sump pumps have been running constantly to remove water from crawl spaces, Oclon said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Proactive checks before the rainy season—or during spring snowmelt— are a great way to assure smooth operation of your sump pump.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit also claims Vertix’s poor work resulted in broken sump pumps, areas of water leakage, a falling pipe, exposed metal ties, peeling paint, faulty caulking, rust, and salt water leaching from the habitat’s upper pool into the moat, among others.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Sump pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sump%20pump. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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