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Dalhart, Texas | Others are right, don't use water pipe for a ground. If the ground wire had to do its job for some reason, now your water pipe, acting as a ground (rod) is energized.
Besides your multi meter I would also recommend the plug tester. You can get them at any supplier, hardware store, HF, and even Walmart. They are a quick, easy way to point yourself in the right direction when it comes to receptacles.
Second, in the basement you need a gfci. If there is not a ground wire on that circuit and it's not feasible to pull one you can also add a gfci breaker in the panel. Pricey, but easier and worth having for that location.
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