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The sump’s installation was handled by a licensed contractor to comply with local regulations. The sump pump activated whenever water filled the sump basin, efficiently propelling it out into the garden to saturate the plants situated around the yard.
Addressing Concerns and Observations
Throughout the building phases, concerns arose regarding potential mosquito breeding due to standing water in the soaking pits. However, after extensive experience, the homeowner found no evidence of such problems, as water absorbed back into the ground rapidly and did not linger long enough to allow mosquito larvae to develop.