Sump

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005762",
  "term": "Sump",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A pit or reservoir in a basement or low-lying area designed to collect unwanted water, preventing flooding. It houses a sump pump, which automatically activates to discharge the collected water away from the building's foundation. Sump systems are common in areas with high water tables or prone to heavy rainfall.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "see_also": [
    "dry sump",
    "sumpman",
    "wet sump"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sumpf",
    "es": "sumidero",
    "fr": "puisard"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sump/"
}