Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A home sump pump with water at the bottom - Icemanj/Getty Images There is something truly awful about going to wash your hands or ...

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Now that temperatures have warmed, the City of Bismarck is reminding residents taking care of routine maintenance at home to redirect sump pump discharge outside.

WEST FARGO — The West Fargo Public Works Department is experiencing an overload in the sewer system and is urging residents to switch sump pumps to discharge outside as soon as possible after the ...

Last Updated on May 25, 2026 by Ellen Christian Most basement drain problems don’t happen suddenly. They build. A slow ...

A true winter disaster is when it's freezing outside whilst flooding inside. Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, ...

Discharging a sump pump into the city's sanitary sewer system is a big 'no-no'. While this might seem like an easier and more attractive option than running a discharge tube from the sump pump to the ...

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Q: How should I run a sump pump drain line away from my house? It used to be connected to the sewer line in the basement, but the town has ordered me to run the sump pump outdoors. There is a slope ...

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