Cost-Effective Drywell Maintenance Solutions | All Storm Drains Inc.
Cost-Effective Drywell Maintenance Solutions A drywell is a small excavated pit filled with either gravel or stone that plays a vital role in temporary storage of rainwater until it eventually soaks into the ground soil. Its connection to a roof downspout is direct or indirect for effective collection of rainwater. Although it has many merits associated with rain garden, it barely involves landscaping or planting maintenance. Many people prefer to install a drywell at home because the overall installation cost is affordable. Ideally, it is the one of the quickest and simplest ways to manage rainwater from the rooftop, allowing it to infiltrate through the soil. This in turn recharges the ground aquifer. In addition, it enhances water quality as it effectively reduces rainwater runoff and sewer overflow into the local streams and rivers. Over the course of time, solid and scum, lint as well as soap in wastewater can easily clog openings in the well walls and pores ...