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    Mar 14, 2011, 01:54 PM
    Why does floor drains backup
    What causes rain water to backup through the floor drain
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    Mar 14, 2011, 02:23 PM

    Saturated ground and a poor sump pump or failed one. Do you have a curtain drain and sump pump in the basement. Curtain Drain Installation | eHow.com
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