Flooding Protection

As a homeowner, you can reduce the risk from basement flooding by carrying out the following:

Make sure the ground and pavement slope away from your home
Properly install and maintain your sump pump and backwater valve
Provide backup power supply to the sump pump
Remove cross-connections between the sump pump, sanitary pipes or floor drain
Disconnect downspouts from the storm piping
Ensure there are no cracks in the stormwater piping around your home
Ensure there are no cracks or holes in the basement walls or floors that may allow water to enter the basement

For additional information on how to reduce basement flooding in your home, access the following publications: