Movement of water in and around your home typically depends on using gravity as a force. However, when water is accumulated below your sewer lines in basement plumbing or from excess rainwater, you may need a pump to bring it up to the sewer line for elimination. Both sump and ejector pumps can achieve this goal, but each is used for different purposes. Here are the basics on these two types of pumps that can facilitate your water and waste elimination needs.
Sump Pumps
Water can be detrimental to your home’s foundation and cause flooding in basements or crawl spaces below your home. Sump pumps are used to remove water that collects below the surface of the ground surrounding your home. These are typically activated by an automatic system that gauges water levels. Once triggered, the pump expels water that approaches your foundation and basement walls.
Ejector Pumps
If you have plumbing for a kitchen, laundry room or bathroom that is in your basement or below your sewer lines, you need mechanical help to force the wastewater up to the desired level. An ejector pump is used for this purpose whenever the wastewater or sewage from your plumbing must exit your home from a lower area than your sewer lines.
If you want to add plumbing to your basement or have issues with basement flooding, you will need one or both of these pumps for your home or business. Your local sewer or septic service company can install the needed pumps and connect them to your sewer system to facilitate this need. Call your service provider to determine the best pump or pumps for your waste or water elimination problem.
Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441
