Fortunately for modern homeowners, technology came to the rescue in the late 1940s with the development of the sump pump.

How they work: Battery-powered systems use a float switch to activate the pump when the water level ... to maintain (no batteries to charge or replace). Water-powered pumps are typically mounted above ...

BETTENDORF, IA (KWQC) -With the heavy rains forecasted, one thing you may need to think about is keeping water from getting in your home. A sump pump takes the water that surrounds your basement and ...