A Lucama sump pump that's letting water build up usually has a float that's stuck, a failed check valve, a power problem or a worn-out motor. About two-thirds of Lucama homes predate 1980, so a pump added years ago may need its pit or discharge line checked as well. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lucama.
Lucama conditions
Lucama is a small Wilson County farm town with a National Register historic district, and its housing is mostly older: the median home was built in 1975 and about 68% predate 1980, per Census survey data. Houses from that era weren't built with sump pits, so any pump you have was put in later, and it's worth confirming how it's wired and where it drains.
Lucama collects its own sewage and sends it to the City of Wilson's Hominy Creek Water Reclamation Facility for treatment. Groundwater from a sump doesn't belong in that system. If the discharge empties into a drain or cleanout, have it rerouted to the yard.
The town's water comes from its own wells, and outlying homes may be on Wilson County water or private wells. No backflow program for Lucama turned up in the research for this page. A water-powered backup pump connects to your drinking water and needs backflow protection, and on a private well it won't work in an outage at all.
Submersible or pedestal?
| Type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Submersible | Quiet, sealed, out of the way | Harder to reach for repairs |
| Pedestal | Motor stays dry; easy to service | Louder; takes room above the pit |
| Battery backup add-on | Keeps water moving in an outage | Limited runtime; battery replacement |
Signs it needs a look
- A pump that won't start with water in the pit
- Steady humming and no drop in water level
- Many short run cycles
- Water flowing back into the pit
- Damp soil or a musty smell under the house
Timing and seasons
Test the pump in spring and again before late-summer storms. After a long, heavy rain, check the crawl space and make sure the outlet is draining away from the foundation. If the pump runs constantly for days, call before the motor overheats. Older Lucama homes sometimes have a pump plugged into an extension cord or a shared outlet; a dedicated, protected outlet is safer and less likely to trip during a storm. Replace a backup battery that is more than a few years old before the wet season starts, and keep the pit lid on so debris and small animals stay out.
Sump Pumps questions in Lucama
Is it okay to send sump water into a floor drain or sewer cleanout?
How do I keep water out of the pit when the power goes out?
How can I tell whether my sump pump still works?
What causes a sour or musty smell from the sump pit?
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