Water drainage issues are very common for many reasons, including soil types and compaction, landscapes that impede water movement and as urbanized areas become more densely populated, the natural drainage, absorption and evaporation systems are disrupted. To make things more difficult, our homes become vessels collecting rainwater from above and sometimes disrupting natural springs from below.

Surface and subsurface drainage is essential to maintain healthy turfgrass. Surface drainage is the removal of excess water on the soil surface caused by rainfall, irrigation, seeps, or springs. Subsurface drainage is the removal of excess water from the soil.

Some indicators of drainage issues are.

• Standing water for more than 24 hours after a rain
• Water intrusion though doors, basement and basement windows
• Stagnant water smell

The effects for drainage issues:

• Foundation settling
• Interior/exterior walls cracking
• Plant and grass may die
• Mold will grow on interior and exterior structures
• Costly repairs

What are some common solutions?

• A common solution for wet areas are the use of French drains that capture and redistribute any unwanted excess water caused by low spots in your lawn or where two properties converge.
• Extending Downspouts and sump lines
• Trench and Channel Drains
• Surface Drainage - Catch basins and grates collect surface water while minimizing the amount of debris entering the system.

Custom Touch Irrigation can provide drainage solutions specific to your landscape to keep your lawn healthy, usable, and beautiful.