Sump Pits

07/11/25

“How can we dig a pit to collect water for later discharge?”

Too much water on a building’s floor can lead to a multitude of problems, ranging from mold to physical collapse. So what can we do to solve this? Well, what if we were to create a pit in the ground to hold the water and then discharge it later? This technique, known as Sump Pits, is an affordable way to manage stormwater in the built environment.

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• Engineering
• Urban Systems