The City of Maricopa is built mostly of 2000s subdivisions on slabs, so sump pumps are uncommon and usually tied to pool equipment pits, low yards that collect monsoon water, or commercial buildings. When one quits, check power first, then the float and the check valve. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Maricopa.
Maricopa is a Pinal County city in the Gila River Valley, incorporated in 2003. Its median home was built around 2007, and about 63 percent of homes went up between 2000 and 2009. Basements were not part of that building boom, so a pit here is usually an add-on for a pool or a fix for a yard that holds water. Flat lots and heavy summer cells are a tough combination, and a pump that has sat unused since last year is often the first thing to give out.
What to do now
- Switch off the breaker for the pump if water is near the outlet.
- Look for a tripped GFCI and reset it once.
- Walk to the discharge end and clear any rock, mulch or sand blocking it.
- Check the pit for a float caught on the basin wall or the power cord.
- Move pool chemicals, tools and stored items away from the water.
- Call and describe what the pump does when it has power.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Nothing happens as water rises | No power, or the float switch has failed |
| Motor runs, level stays put | Blocked discharge or worn impeller |
| Pit refills right away | Check valve letting water back |
| Wet pit with no rain | Pool or irrigation leak nearby |
| Loud grinding | Gravel or sand in the pump |
Cost factors
- A replacement part versus a new pump
- How much sand needs to come out of the basin
- Extending the discharge across a flat lot
- Battery backup or alarm
- Any permit through City of Maricopa Building Safety, which handles submittals through its online portal
Most of the city gets water from Global Water's Santa Cruz Water Company, and wastewater goes to Global Water's Palo Verde Utilities, which also supplies recycled water. Parts of older Maricopa get water from the Maricopa Domestic Water Improvement District instead. The wastewater system is for sewage, so sump discharge belongs outdoors. Global Water runs a backflow and cross connection program that requires installation and periodic testing of assemblies, which is one more reason a battery backup usually makes more sense than a water-powered one. For account questions, Global Water customer service is (866) 940-1102 on weekdays.
Sump Pumps questions in Maricopa
Do many homes here actually have a sump pump?
Does a water-powered backup pump need a backflow assembly?
Can I run the sump discharge into a floor drain, cleanout or laundry sink?
Why does water keep collecting in my pool equipment pit?
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