For use in shallow wells, the best shallow well pumps ensure a home never runs out of water. Check out this buyer’s guide for the top recommendations.

For average sized sump basins, submersible sump pumps are the best, quietest and easiest to own. Smaller sump basins may not allow for the size of a submersible pump.

Shallow-well piston pumps are great if you have situations in which you are raising the water no more than about 20 vertical feet, with no more than 300 feet of horizontal draw.