i did a french drain in my yard but i have giant puddles of water now
my french drain leaves large puddles whats wrong
Aug 10, 2013
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Next time use an English drain. ...or, give us more information.
where does the new french drains water exit?
Did you actually do a French drain or just dig a holding pit w/ some gravel? Sounds like the latter; the water has to go somewhere and if there's no outlet and the volume isn't large enough to accommodate the accumulation until it can percolate, then you'll end up w/ standing water.
Isn't it obvious? Water is not draining away. Maybe your soil is soaking wet already. {I mean saturated with water near 100%}
Obviously to a giant puddle ;)
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