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



IIRC, your first post mentioned 6" of rain...happen often there? How
often does the water collect? How long does it take to dissipate? I
doubt that anyone can make a recommendation without knowing more about
the lot, slope, soil, grading, elevation, etc. FWIW, if there are
separate storm and sanitation sewers, that might block your plan. You
might also need a building permit to alter drainage. Photos might help
to see the property and help with the problem.