Steps to prevent water logging in urban setup
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IN Urban area's there is lot of waste of water so in urban areas there should be taps and boarwells to stop logging of water
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Dry well: A Dry well is one of the most basic drainage systems that can be useful to counter water logging economically. Standing water flows to the dry well which can be filled with gravel to make sure water does not seep back into the yard. Dry wells are usually 3 to 4 feet in depth and are covered with a landscape fabric to make it appear common with the surrounding areas. Any water accumulating in the yard would automatically flow to the dry well keeping the outdoor areas clean, dry and free from water logging.
French Drain: If you are unable to find the slope of the yard and the lowest point to dig a dry well, the next best solution is to make a French drain. French drain needs adequate study of the elevation and slope of any yard to determine the lowest point of the area. Once the lowest point is established, a trench must be minimum one foot in depth. French drain is best filled with sand and gravel. A layer of sawdust and sand must be topped off at the top of the trench to make it more functional. French drain is far more effective fro largest areas compared to dry wells.
Sump Pump: Sump pump, as the same suggests, is an effective pump that drains out any excess water from the water logged area. Sump pumps can be either automatic or manual depending on their constituents. The accumulated water is drained out through sump pump which works as with a vacuum action suckling the excess water through special pipes. The water sucked by the sump pump is then routed to dry wells or a storm drain, leaving the area free from any water logging. Sump pumps are effectively used during monsoon season when water logging is far more prevalent and frequent due to excessive rains.
Rain Gardens: It reduces rain runoff by allowing storm-water to soak into the ground. Rain gardens work best when constructed in well-drained or sandy soils. It has no risk of getting blocked and better than having storm water drains. Residential complex, campuses, public buildings etc are ideal for rain gardens. In cities, with the rise in high-rise building, residential apartments can play a vital role in adopting the system to capture storm water and can contribute to less water logging in the city.
Dry well: A Dry well is one of the most basic drainage systems that can be useful to counter water logging economically. Standing water flows to the dry well which can be filled with gravel to make sure water does not seep back into the yard. Dry wells are usually 3 to 4 feet in depth and are covered with a landscape fabric to make it appear common with the surrounding areas. Any water accumulating in the yard would automatically flow to the dry well keeping the outdoor areas clean, dry and free from water logging.
French Drain: If you are unable to find the slope of the yard and the lowest point to dig a dry well, the next best solution is to make a French drain. French drain needs adequate study of the elevation and slope of any yard to determine the lowest point of the area. Once the lowest point is established, a trench must be minimum one foot in depth. French drain is best filled with sand and gravel. A layer of sawdust and sand must be topped off at the top of the trench to make it more functional. French drain is far more effective fro largest areas compared to dry wells.
Sump Pump: Sump pump, as the same suggests, is an effective pump that drains out any excess water from the water logged area. Sump pumps can be either automatic or manual depending on their constituents. The accumulated water is drained out through sump pump which works as with a vacuum action suckling the excess water through special pipes. The water sucked by the sump pump is then routed to dry wells or a storm drain, leaving the area free from any water logging. Sump pumps are effectively used during monsoon season when water logging is far more prevalent and frequent due to excessive rains.
Rain Gardens: It reduces rain runoff by allowing storm-water to soak into the ground. Rain gardens work best when constructed in well-drained or sandy soils. It has no risk of getting blocked and better than having storm water drains. Residential complex, campuses, public buildings etc are ideal for rain gardens. In cities, with the rise in high-rise building, residential apartments can play a vital role in adopting the system to capture storm water and can contribute to less water logging in the city.
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