On Dec 2, 8:55*am, "
wrote:

Installing a cistern isn't a trivial job. *And once it's full, then
what? * You have to pump it out. *Since you have to pump it,
a simple sump pump basin system would do the same
thing. *But any such system would have to deal with freezing
issues in winter.
A drywell would at least
drain itself, but again given the conditions I suspect that if
you dug a hole it would fill with water on it's own, so that's
out.

Before contacting the town, I'd carefully consider where you
could channel the water to. *If there are any reasonable options, you
might want to consider them first. *If
there is some simple method that might not be 100%
Kosher with the town and you just do it, you'd probably
get away with it. *Once you get the town involved, that
option is pretty much closed.

I know it is a big job. That is why I was asking if I should consider
it as part of this job. I don't think I can divert the water to
without the municipality knowing about it. I would have to break up
the side walk and the break up the curb to put the drain pipe thru to
the street and, eventually, the water will drain into the storm
drain. I am sure I will get nailed if they find me breaking up the
curb and I also think I can be fined if I drain into a storm drain
without them knowing.

Well, I think the cistern idea is out. It seemed like such a good
idea even though I know the work and materials would cost a fortune.
I think the benefits don't outweigh the costs.