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    tehealy Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 25, 2013, 12:40 PM
    Basement storm flooding
    Home was built in 1954 and does not seem to have a clean out trap for the storm drain. Clear water is coming through a floor drain.

    What are my options?
    Would a sump pump solve the issue?
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    scott53715 Posts: 165, Reputation: 10
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    Apr 25, 2013, 01:36 PM
    Most floor drains have a back-flow prevention mechanism that stops water from coming up through your floor drain. This needs to be fixed. A sump pump will pump out the water once it reaches the sump pit, but stopping it from coming through the floor drain, will be cheaper and better. In my area we are having people that have never had water problems have problems. Your sewer line may be obstructed or cracked allowing surface (ground water) to enter your system too. My first step would be to get a drain cleaning service over to check out your lines and the floor drain.
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    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
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    Apr 25, 2013, 02:27 PM
    Hi Tehealy

    Check out the FLOOD GUARD... may be a good option for you in your situation... ;)

    Flood Guards For Floor Drains - check valves to prevent flooding

    Let me know if you have any questions, OK?

    Mark
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    Apr 25, 2013, 05:22 PM
    Are you on city sewer or septic?
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