digging a drainage trench
Have just bought a home and when I mowed the back garden I found a trench about 12 inches wide by about 12 inches deep which goes down most of the back garden to the back fence.
It appears to be some kind of drainage from the overflow on the water tank as it is in direct line from the overflow pipe, however from the tank to the beginning of the trench it is covered with soil/grass so unless I dig it, I dont really know. At the moment the trench is full of water so I guess I will have to dig a trench to the back fence and then to the ditch at the back of the property and put pipes to the ditch to allow the water to drain. (which is where the problem is, I dont know if I am allowed to do this) but where else does the water go and how can I fill the trench ??????. There are 2 strips of distinct grass growing accross the garden at right angles from the septic leading into the ditch, ( which I think is a sign of pipes underground) any ideas before I get a shock from a plumber or whoever does the job.
Thank You
John Macklin
digging a drainage trench
What would happen if I went to the local council and asked there.
I guess I will probaly end up seeing a plumber or is it a drainer.
what makes me curious is that the water in the tank is about 18inches below the overflow, altho we have had a fair bit of rain which has probably not allowed the water in the trench to dry. There is no smell coming from the trench so would that mean it is not from the septic.
have to think this one out, and maybe do a bit of digging to trace any pipes.
At a bit of a loss really.
thanks for your replies
John Macklin
digging a drainage trench
repiles noted and will be acted upon.
thank you for your replies
John Macklin