Can I put a sump pump in a dry well?

Use pointed shovels to dig a 4-feet-deep hole for the dry well. Fill the bottom of the hole with crushed stone. Line the bottom and sides of the hole with landscape fabric, then add more stone. Lay 1½-inch-diameter PVC pipe in trench extending from the sump pump discharge to the hole.

How far should a dry well be from a house?

As Far From the House as Possible The further you can put the well away from the house the less likely the filtered water will return to dampen your foundation or basement. A distance of 30 feet would be ideal.

How deep should a sump pump well be?

Most sump pumps and basins should be installed 3 feet deep but the exact depth depends on your local soil conditions and the amount of floodwater you expect to receive. Deeper pits can collect more water but will require a more powerful pump to drain all the water before overflowing the pit.

Is dry well worth it?

Dry wells, in the right type of soil, can be really effective. They prevent rainwater runoff from entering streams and rivers, preventing contamination or flooding. In larger-scale use, they can return water to aquifers, which plays a part in drought prevention. So yes, they can be extremely effective.

Where does the water in a drywell go?

A successful installation harnesses gravity to direct water toward the lowest point in the yard, where a dry well has been buried. This gives runoff water a place to collect until it gradually dissipates into the soil, instead of cascading across the lawn surface and pooling in depressed areas.

How far away from house should sump pump discharge?

The discharge point should be at least 10 feet away from your foundation, but 20 feet is better. Otherwise, the water will reabsorb into the soil, and your pump will need to remove it again. A constant flow of water damages your foundation, contributes to erosion, and quickly wears out your sump pump.

How deep does the water have to be for a sump pump to work?

In many cases, the pit needs to be a minimum of 24 inches and up to a depth of 36 inches. But some builders just use a common 5-gallon bucket. A small pit fills up with water very quickly and the sump pump has to turn on and off frequently, which shortens the life of the pump and of its check valve.