Do sump pumps have filters that need to be cleaned or replaced?
Sump pumps do not have filters, but they do have screens or small openings where the water enters the pump. These sometimes can be plugged. Q: Can or should you pump into a sewer drain or basement floor drain? A: No. If you have a septic system, under no circumstances should the sump be pumped into the basement floor drain. During wet conditions, the septic system’s drain field usually is saturated and struggling to handle the normal flow of water from the house. Adding to the flow with a sump pump can damage the septic system. Even if you are connected to a public sanitary system, the sump should not be pumped into a floor drain. Putting additional water into the public sewer system can overload it. As a result, some cities have regulations against pumping into their sanitary sewer system. Q: Where should the sump pump drain hose run? A: Preferably, sump water should be discharged at least 20 feet away from the house so it drains away from the house. Also, it should not be directed on
