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Originally Posted by Howitzer
If they find and aquafer which is likely the case just be glad you have a working sump. How old is the house? There may be some tile issues or something you can do to divert the water but the expense is pretty high. The sump relieves hydostaitc pressure around your footings, floor and foundation so water does not build up and flows through little cracks and erode your footings. A pump running every 7-8 minutes is above normal so it may be worth it to have it checked out.
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The house was built in 1978 and has poured walls. The drain lines coming into the pit are PVC as are the downspout lines. I'll let everyone know what comes of the test if I go that direction. Till then I'll keep an eye on the flow to see if it increases or decreases. Thanks so much for all your ideas and help!!! hdexpert