Weeping tile and sump pumps

Maintenance of your weeping tile and sump pumps is an important part of preventing your basement from flooding.

Depending on the age of your home, you may have weeping tile or weeping tile and a sump pump. Most homes built after 1988 have a sump pump, used in conjunction with weeping tiles.

How your water gets to our stormwater drainage system

Stormwater on your property should be channeled towards the stormwater drainage system. This is done through surface drainage (swales and grading). To protect your home from flooding, weeping tile is often used. Weeping tile is a perforated plastic pipe or clay pipe that surrounds and protects the foundation of your home. It sits on a bed of gravel, allowing excess groundwater to seep into it. This water is channeled to either the sump pump if you have one (in your basement) or directly to the drainage system.

Weeping tile only
Weeping tile with sump pump

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