No homeowner wants to open the basement door, walk down a few steps, only to realize the area is filled with unpleasant sewage water. Basement flooding is inevitable in areas that are prone to flooding and your home is not set up with a flood control system. It’s a fix that’s worth the investment. Continue reading →

In Wilmette, flooding is a constant concern. If you don’t have a flood control system in place, you are quite likely to be caught by surprise—either sooner or later. The cost of not having a flood control solution in place can be hefty. There are several reasons why it’s important to manage your home—particularly your basement—properly during flooding conditions.

Why Install a Flood Control System?

When flooding occurs, water takes the path of least resistance. It also does something called diffusion, which causes it to spread from areas of a higher concentration to those of a lower concentration. Translation: it goes where it hasn’t gone, yet. In other words, it can’t wait to get into your basement. Once it’s inside, it instantly boosts the humidity of not just that space but of your entire home. The humidity causes mold and mildew to proliferate. As this spreads, the rest of your home becomes a respiratory hazard, endangering those inside. It’s best to not just nip the problem in the bud but to try to prevent it altogether.

How Flood Control Works

When the rain comes down in Wilmette, it is trying its best to find its way into your basement. Once it gets there, the flood control system can deal with it. There will be a sump pump sitting in an area meant to collect water called a sump pump pit. When the water gets to a certain level, the pump starts to operate. This expels water from the sump pump pit and into the sewage system. Even if the water comes in so quickly it begins to fill the sump pump pit; there is an overflow mechanism that can deal with that as well. Because the entire process is automatic, you may not even realize it is working.

How This Benefits You

If you are home during a flooding event and you do not have a flood control system, you will eventually find yourself bailing out beloved areas of your home, particularly with the rain that affects Wilmette. However, it is much worse if the flooding happens when you’re not home. If you’re not there to save your home, the flood control system can do the work for you—automatically.

It’s all about simplifying your life by limiting stress. This allows you to focus on what matters most, taking good care of you and your family. If you’re ready to explore your flood control options, check out North Coast Sewer and Drainage.