I have a theory that the water in my basement, a constant flow of very very clean water into my sump pit that I never had until a lot of contsruction of homes up (and higher) the street occured.
I have a basement with a 9" ceiling and plumbing with natural fall, albeit not a lot of fall, to the...
I have been in my home with basement for 7 years. The last 2 years, a lot that was formerly lower than mine was somewhat raised and built on. Since then, I have a constant, year round flow of water into my sump pit.
I recall the builders of that home saying they hit some bad soil or water...