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ddbbp (KS)
My laundry tub drains into the drain tile/sump pit. The sanitary sewer is higher than the washer. I know its not ideal however, its always worked and I never thought twice.
However, today I realized that the laundry water is partially collecting in the drain tile instead of flowing to the pit/pump during dry spells.
Usually when I am getting ground water in the pit during wetter times the laundry water immediately spills into the sump basin and is immediately pumped out. However, we have not had much rain and there is no ground water going to the sump basin. Which also means the laundry water is collecting in the drain tile. It takes about 2 loads of laundry to empty into tub before I see it start to flow into the pit. Then subsequent loads of laundry appear to drain fully... makes me think a portion is collecting in a belly or the tile isn't properly pitched or something.
Is this an issue I should be concerned about?
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
I'm not sure I understand your set-up. Maybe it takes 2 loads of water to lift the float up enough to turn the pump on ?
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packy (MA)
i guess it depends on what you use the sink for. you aren't going to get sewer gas or anything deadly but you will get soap slime and an unpleasant odor.
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