In this weeks French drain tips we look at maintaining one of the key components of any drainage system the catch basin. A little maintenance of the catch basin ensures that your drainage system, whether it is a French drain, gutter downspout system, or a surface water drainage system will operate as intended. Maintenance of the catch basin should be done on an yearly basis and includes cleaning the sump area at the bottom of the catch basin. Also, wash out can occur around the edges of the catch basin, which can limit its ability to collect water. Catch basins should be checked on a monthly basis to ensure wash out has not occurred. Adding top soil around the edges of the basin will help it remain to grade as it should be.

A Catch basins primary function in a drainage system is to collect surface water runoff and discharge the water to the discharge lines. However, they also allow for easy access points to the system for cleaning the drain lines, and catch basins collect and hold debris that otherwise might have entered the system.

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