"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
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On Jul 7, 11:46 am, "Dave" wrote:
Posted earlier about standing water in the back yard, and we are now
headed
into another installment of the rainy season around here. Wondering: what
would be wrong with routing the worst of the drainage problem into the
sewer, via the drain that the washer uses. This one, I am fairly certain,
will get shot down in flames. But I have no idea as to how or why as of
yet. Anyone care to comment? I am thinking that if I can provide
sufficient filtration to catch the majority of debris, it ought to work.
I've even seen large square drains in the middle of yards on the other
side
of town that can't go anywere but the sewer. They are just larger, with (I
presume) larger pipes. Does anyone think that a 4" line could be made to
suffice for such a purpose? Please, fire away. All I am trying to do is
give the water that collects over the back sidewalk during a heavy rain
somewhere to go.

Thanks,

Dave

That's a nono. Why can't you drain it somewhere else? No place in
your entire yard lower? 4" corrugated line will handle a good deal of
water but exactly how much depends on the drop. It does come in long
rolls and I recommend you get a roll and use a continuous piece rather
than put together 10' sections. You'll have a lot less root problems
that way. There is also 6" available in rolls if you think you need
bigger.

Okay, this may be my best bet. Reroute it to the storm drain. Not as
close, but probably a much better idea. Hadn't even thought about the
implications of rainwater in the sewer system...

THANK YOU to all who replied, and helped set me straight. Much
appreciated.

Dave