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How to Care for Your Sump Pump This Spring
Sump Pump

If you have a sump pump in your home, you know it is essential to keep certain areas dry so moisture doesn’t buildup, which could lead to mould and/or mildew. And considering the average cost to replace a sump pump is about $800, replacing it can be pretty costly too! But with a little maintenance you can keep your unit running smoothly and more money in your pocket.

Although a sump pump is not a complicated piece of equipment it does require routine maintenance to keep it running efficiently throughout the year. And when warmer weather arrives, your sump pump may be working a little extra to keep up with melting snow and/or wet spring weather.

Since the weather is a little warmer, spring is a great time to start your sump pump maintenance. Because there are quite a few things to remember about maintaining your sump pump, it’s a good idea to create a sump pump maintenance schedule. In this article we’ll provide some tips and advice to help keep your pump working properly, including how to develop and maintain a quarterly and annual maintenance schedule.

Safety First
First and foremost, you should always make sure that you stay safe while performing maintenance on your sump pump. Sump pumps operate using electricity and they are in and near water which can create a potential hazard situation. To be safe, follow this step-by-step process:

Unplug the sump pump or turn off the circuit breaker that powers it.
Always wear protective gloves and goggles when working with the dirty water in your sump pump.
Gather any cleaning supplies including a scraper, bucket, and plastic sheet to cover the area where you will be working.
Waterproof rubber sole shoes or booths are also recommended.
Quarterly Maintenance
Once your safety procedures have been implemented, you can then start your maintenance work. Quarterly maintenance is important because it provides an opportunity to periodically inspect your pump to ensure it is in good working condition. Although the average lifespan of a sump pump is about 10 years, this type of scheduled maintenance can help identify and address a potential issue before it becomes a bigger problem, which could extend the life of your pump. So quarterly maintenance is essential to help you get the most (in terms of years) out of your sump pump.

Ensure Power Connected and Working

Most homeowners don’t check to see if their sump pump is working on a daily basis. Many just assume that if the area isn’t flooded, the pump is doing its job. While this is partially true, it’s still important to make sure your pump is plugged in, with power flowing to the outlet. If you haven’t heard your pump start up in a while, it’s a good idea to use an electrical tester to ensure electricity is flowing to the outlet it uses. If there is no power to the outlet, check the breaker to see if it has been tripped. If the breaker was not tripped and there is still no power to the outlet, contact a local electrician to check it out.

Testing the System

It’s also good to occasionally check on how your pump is operating. When the sump pump is plugged in, dump a bucket of water into the area where your pump is located. A single bucket of water should be enough to activate the pump, but you might have to add a second bucket, depending on the pump setting. Make sure your pump turns on and properly drains the water from the area. Listen for any unusual noises coming from the pump that might indicate there is a problem.

Clean Inlet Screen

The inlet screen on the sump pump is meant to keep larger debris and particles out of the sump pump. If the screen gets clogged, it will also keep water from getting sucked into the pump and removed from your home. To clean the screen, turn the power off to the sump pump, and remove the pump from the area. Remove the inlet screen and clean it with a wire brush until all debris has been removed. Replace the screen and perform a practice run (using the testing process described above).

It's important to perform these basic checks every spring, summer, fall, and winter to ensure your pump is working properly and ready when you need it.

Annual Maintenance
Since the weather is warmer, but not too hot, spring is a good time to perform some of the more involved sump pump maintenance. Although these maintenance tasks are slightly more complicated and in-depth, it is important to perform them at least once a year.

Cleaning the Pump

Properly cleaning your pump is extremely important. Following these steps can help extend the life of your pump:

After checking to make sure your sump pump is off, disconnect the pump from the discharge pipe.
Wrap your pump in plastic to prevent drips and take it to an area outside to clean. Using your garden hose, rinse off any dirt or sludge from the surface of the pump. A plastic scraper or putty knife might be needed to loosen, clean and remove any caked-on material from the sump pump. Once it is clean, leave it in a safe place to dry.
Drain any standing water from your sump pit using a shop vac.
If you have a check valve that can be disassembled, carefully disassemble and allow any water to drain out of your check valve, then remove it. Rinse the valve thoroughly with water, then dry and reassemble it.
Once thoroughly dry, reattach your pump to the discharge pipe.
Plug your unit back in. You’re all done!
Lubricate the Pumps Bearings

Not all sump pumps need to have their bearings lubricated. Check your owner’s manual or perform an Internet search using your pump’s make and model number to find the manual for your pump online. This will help you determine if lubricating the bearings is necessary. If so, follow the instructions provided in the owner’s manual.

Clean the Sump

After cleaning your pump and lubricating, if necessary, the bearings, this is a good time to clean the sump pit. With everything already out of the sump, you should have easy access to clean it. Use a shop vac to remove any excess water and wipe down the inside of the pit. Make sure to remove any large pieces of debris during the cleaning process.

If possible, you may even want to remove the sump completely and check underneath it to ensure it’s properly supported. Once you’re finished, reinstall the sump, the pump, and perform a test run to make sure everything is working as it should.

Do You Have a Backup Battery?
While having a backup battery isn’t always necessary, it’s a good investment and added safety measure for ensuring your pump keeps running when needed. Power outages can be frequent in certain parts of Canada, especially during stormy weather. A battery backup can help keep your pump running at a time when you need it most. Check out this link to learn more about a battery backup or installing a backup sump pump.

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274 ILLEGAL FI****MS SEIZED IN RECORD-BREAKING BUST
Province’s largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279
charges and one wanted person
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Weapons
Enforcement Unit (PWEU) and the United States (US) Homeland Security
Investigations (HSI) have seized 274 illegal fi****ms, including 168 in the US and 106 in
Ontario. This is the largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles in the province’s
history.
In early 2023, HSI and PWEU commenced an investigation into two individuals who
were seeking to traffic fi****ms in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Project SAXOM was
initiated by PWEU in Ontario with support from HSI and the US Bureau of Alcohol,
To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF).
Project DUAL APPROACH commenced in the US, led by HSI Border Enforcement
Security Task Force (BEST) Buffalo and supported by HSI Miami, PWEU and ATF.
As a result of Project DUAL APPROACH, 168 illegal fi****ms were intercepted before
they could be smuggled into Ontario. One dual citizen (of Canada and the US) has been
arrested and will be prosecuted in the US.
Project SAXOM utilized traditional investigative techniques, including covert operations,
to infiltrate a group of individuals seeking to traffic fi****ms in the Greater Toronto Area.
As the investigation progressed, additional suspects belonging to five distinct criminal
networks were identified. In addition to trafficking fi****ms, PWEU also discovered that
several of the accused were also trafficking illicit drugs.
In Ontario, PWEU executed 17 search warrants at locations in the GTA and Niagara
Region on February 13 and February 14, 2024. The results of Ontario enforcement
efforts (Project SAXOM) include the seizure of a total of 106 illegal fi****ms, some of
which were loaded. Seized items include:
• 88 illegal handguns including restricted and prohibited handguns and AK47-style and AR-15-style prohibited pistols/handguns. This includes two
restricted handguns (.40 calibre) that had been converted to fully
automatic fi****ms.
• 18 long guns. This includes non-restricted, restricted, and prohibited rifles
and one shotgun.
• 118 prohibited devices. This includes one silencer, one conducted energy
weapon, 20 brass knuckles, 22 prohibited knives and 74 prohibited firearm
magazines. One of the prohibited firearm magazines is a “drum magazine”
(for a handgun that holds 50 rounds of .40cal ammunition), and other
over-capacity magazines that have the ability to hold between 11 and 31
rounds of ammunition.
• Approximately 1,700 rounds of ammunition.
• Approximately 23 kilograms of methamphetamine.
• More than 1 kilogram of high-potency fentanyl, equivalent to 60,000 to
70,000 street-level doses.
• 688 suspected fentanyl pills.
• 1.3 kilograms of suspected co***ne.
• 197 grams of suspected he**in.
• 877 opioid pills.
• 280 grams of suspected psilocybin.
• 432 grams of an unknown substance and 20 unknown prescription pills.
• $63,332 in Canadian currency.
• $4,689 in US currency.
The potential street value of the illicit drugs and illegal fi****ms seized in Ontario is
approximately $3.25 million.
This investigation resulted in 16 arrests in Ontario. One individual, Eric ROBINSON, 35
of St. Catharines remains wanted. In total, PWEU has laid 279 charges under the
Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Six of the accused are
subject to lifetime fi****ms prohibition bans. One accused was on full parole. Another
was on Statutory Release.
The Project SAXOM media kit contains the Addendum of Charged Persons, photos, a
video and a project poster.
Project SAXOM remains ongoing. Anyone with any information about the trafficking of
illegal fi****ms and/or illicit drugs is urged to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime
Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
QUOTE
“Illegal fi****ms pose a serious risk to public safety. They are often used by organized
crime groups, including street gangs, to broaden and secure drug trafficking networks.

They are also used in violent crimes including robberies, carjackings, intimidation,
extortion and homicide. By working collaboratively with US policing partners, the
Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU) will continue to combat the smuggling
and trafficking of illegal fi****ms within the Province of Ontario.”
– OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique
“Homeland Security Investigations is committed to leveraging our resources to help
dismantle fi****ms trafficking organizations and working to keep guns out of the hands
of criminals on both sides of our northern border. Our goal is for law abiding residents to
enjoy safety in their communities, and holding these criminals accountable for their
actions is a major step toward achieving that. The results of this investigation are only
possible through robust cooperation and communication and with that I would like to
thank the Ontario Provincial Police, HSI Toronto, HSI Miami, and the ATF for their
partnership in this case.”
– HSI Buffalo Special Agent in Charge Matthew Scarpino

ABOUT PWEU
PWEU was formed in 1999 and is the longest-standing joint forces investigative unit
under the direction of the OPP. Their mandate is to identify and take enforcement action
against persons involved in the illegal movement of fi****ms, ammunitions and
explosives. This includes CC offences of smuggling, trafficking and the possession of
"crime guns.”
PWEU is comprised of members of the OPP and 12 police services, including the
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Cornwall Police Service, Durham Regional Police
Service, Hamilton Police Service, Kingston Police Service, London Police Service,
Niagara Regional Police Service, Ottawa Police Service, Peel Regional Police, Sûreté
du Québec, Windsor Police Service and York Regional Police.

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