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If you’ve ever walked through your basement and wondered why there’s no sump pump, you’re not alone. In some homes, sump pumps are standard equipment. In others, they’re not included at all.

A basement floor drain backing up is usually due to wastewater looking for a place to escape when there is a problem with the sewer line. The drain connects to the main sewer line. The water seeks the lowest point in the home, and that is the basement. However, this backup is often not even related to the wastewater, but instead to other issues.

You have just found the home of your dreams in the sought-after neighborhood you have been wanting to live in. However, the realtor mentions that there has not been a radon test on the home in 25 years.  You have always heard that you only need one if you have a home with a basement.  However, this is NOT true.