Patent ID: 8550110

Claim:
A system for removing water from an area comprising: a dam removably attached to a floor, the dam in watertight communication with the floor and configured to sequester water in a retention area, the retention area defined at least in part by the dam and the floor; a water collection system, in fluid connection with the retention area, for removing water from the retention area, the water collection system comprising: a vacuum with a vacuum motor and a canister; a first conduit in fluid communication with the retention area and the cannister; and a first sensor for activating and deactivating the vacuum motor based on the water level in the retention area; wherein the vacuum motor draws water out of the retention area and into the canister of the vacuum via the conduit; and a water removal system for removing the water from the canister of the vacuum to a disposal location, the water removal system comprising: a pump for removing water from the canister of the vacuum; a second conduit with a first end and a second end, the first end of the second conduit detachably coupled to the pump, and the second end of the second conduit in fluid communication with the disposal location; and a second sensor for activating and deactivating the pump based on the water level in the canister.