I know nothing about drainage systems, but even this seems a bit weird to me. Its almost as if there is a sump pit but I see no pump, electricity outlet nor drainage out.
A couple of months we had a basement flood situation and it was coming fast out of the basement drain. I installed a temp check valve in the drain until I can scrape up the funds for a plumber and noticed that it works, but the water slowly then comes up from the pit that looks like a sump pit, anytime we are close to a flood situation.If anyone can explain to me what sort of system this is, I would appreciate it. Willing to also donate if someone can draw up a diagram of what is likely under the concrete.
Id like to know as much as I can about this system so I am informed when I get a plumber out here. This townhouse was built in 1972 in illinois. Any insight would be appreciated.



A couple of months we had a basement flood situation and it was coming fast out of the basement drain. I installed a temp check valve in the drain until I can scrape up the funds for a plumber and noticed that it works, but the water slowly then comes up from the pit that looks like a sump pit, anytime we are close to a flood situation.If anyone can explain to me what sort of system this is, I would appreciate it. Willing to also donate if someone can draw up a diagram of what is likely under the concrete.
Id like to know as much as I can about this system so I am informed when I get a plumber out here. This townhouse was built in 1972 in illinois. Any insight would be appreciated.


