On Wed, 13 Nov 2002 13:38:09 GMT, "CP" wrote:

the city that we need to install a trench/channel drain in the yard to
divert the water out of the property. Where do we get Trench drains in
Austin?

Are you sure they said trench drain and not french drain? If you
think they might have said french drain (which is the standard
solution to your problem) see:

http://www.repair-home.com/how_to/cr...ench_drain.htm

or maybe:

http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/frenchdrains.htm

Elliot Richmond
Freelance Science Writer and Editor