Wet basement help in Sun Prairie
By Sun Prairie city ordinance, a sump pump may not discharge to the basement floor drain, because that water goes to the sanitary sewer.
The city says one sump pump can discharge up to 10,000 gallons a day in heavy rain, enough to overload the sewer and back sewage up into homes nearby.
It asks owners to pump to the outside and, where possible, run the hose to the street, since water pumped onto the lawn may find its way back to the basement.
Sun Prairie is a city in Dane County.
Sources: City of Sun Prairie, Sump Pumps · Wikipedia
Sun Prairie at a glance: city in Dane County
Water and drainage in Sun Prairie
In Sun Prairie, start with where the water shows up: the floor-wall seam, a wall crack, a window well or the floor drain. Then look outside at grading, downspouts and where any sump hose ends. A good inspection traces the path before anyone prices a system.
Groundwater can stay high long after a wet spell. City of Madison Engineering notes that after the city's last long stretch of high lake levels (August 2007 to August 2008), it took about another year for groundwater to drop back to normal (City of Madison Engineering, Sump Pumps). Pumps that run all year can also ice a curb or gutter in winter.
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Sun Prairie FAQ
Can you find a contractor for my Sun Prairie address?
Usually. We pass Sun Prairie requests to independent contractors who work nearby, but coverage depends on who is available.
Will I need a whole drainage system?
Maybe not. A downspout extension, regrading or a re-routed sump hose fixes some basements. Have the source found first.
Are you a waterproofing company?
No. Madison WI Basement Waterproofing is a referral service. We pass your request to an independent basement contractor who works in the Madison area, and that company does the inspection and the work.