Users' questions

How do I improve ground drainage?

How do I improve ground drainage?

Here are some ways to improve your garden’s drainage.

  1. Pricking, slitting or spiking.
  2. Grow more plants.
  3. Build raised beds.
  4. Improve soil drainage.
  5. Manage surface water.
  6. Use bark chippings.
  7. Install artificial grass.
  8. Install land drains.

Who is responsible for stormwater runoff on a property?

event occurs, the portion of water that is not absorbed into the ground becomes what is known as “stormwater runoff”. All properties contribute to stormwater runoff and property owners are responsible for storm drainage flowing through their property.

Can the town divert or pitch road runoff onto my property?

The real solution is to pitch the road away or put a ditch on my side but instead the town wants to drain all the water from the other side of the road onto my property because the neighbor down hill complains his yard floods.

What can I do about water drainage on my property caused?

Some states have laws that prohibit individuals and businesses from diverting or impounding the natural flow of surface waters that damages another’s property due to overflow caused by the diverted water.

How to stop water runoff from your property?

Water Runoff Damage: How Can You Stop It? 1 Dig Swales and Build Berms These landscape features help redirect runoff away from your property. Swales create low… 2 Install In-Ground Drainage to a Dry Well Control excess water runoff by directing it to a dry well. The job takes… 3 Catch Runoff in French Drains More

event occurs, the portion of water that is not absorbed into the ground becomes what is known as “stormwater runoff”. All properties contribute to stormwater runoff and property owners are responsible for storm drainage flowing through their property.

Who is responsible for private storm water drainage?

Private drainage and erosion issues, as well as ground water issues, are the responsibility of the property owner. Drainage directed from gutters, downspouts or other private systems to neighboring properties is a civil matter between the property owners.

The real solution is to pitch the road away or put a ditch on my side but instead the town wants to drain all the water from the other side of the road onto my property because the neighbor down hill complains his yard floods.