How Far Should Sump Pump Discharge
The Discharge Point Should Be at Least 10 Feet Away from Your Foundation, but 20 Feet Is Better. Otherwise, the Water Will Reabsorb into the Soil, and Your...
The discharge point should be at least 10 feet away from your foundation, but 20 feet is better. Otherwise, the water will reabsorb into the soil, and your pump will need to remove it again. A constant flow of water damages your foundation, contributes to erosion, and quickly wears out your sump pump.
How far can you discharge a sump pump?
Most sump pumps have a recommended discharge size of 1.5 inches. The line must be run to the outside of the house. Many homeowners want the pipe connected to their sewer, but this is against code. City officials clarify that they will not allow rainwater to be pumped into the sewer, as wastewater has to be treated.
How deep should I bury sump pump discharge?
The ideal depth is at or below the frost line. Unfortunately in our area, that depths is 5 feet and most lots don’t allow for that kind of depth when installing an underground discharge line.
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