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water overflow? - newbie question
This may sound like a dumb question, but we're planning on a pond for our
backyard and I keep wondering about overflow. What happens when it rains? Does the pond overflow? Or do I need a overflow drain of some sort? This is going to be a very small pond (3ft x 6ft?) with a water fall down 3ft to another small pond (same size). Any suggested sites to help me? Thanks, Gary. |
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water overflow? - newbie question
"capTain" wrote:
What happens when it rains? Does the pond overflow? Or do I need a overflow drain of some sort? Yes. Unless you specifically provide an overflow drain, the pond will overflow. Usually this isn't a problem, in that the water just runs over the lowest edge. |
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water overflow? - newbie question
Thanks John,
I think I'll have to plan for a drain then. I don't like the idea of the water running over onto my yard. Is this any less a problem for larger ponds? Or is it common for a good pond simply to have an overflow pipe? thanks, Gary. "John Hines" wrote in message ... "capTain" wrote: What happens when it rains? Does the pond overflow? Or do I need a overflow drain of some sort? Yes. Unless you specifically provide an overflow drain, the pond will overflow. Usually this isn't a problem, in that the water just runs over the lowest edge. |
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water overflow? - newbie question
capTain wrote: Thanks John, I think I'll have to plan for a drain then. I don't like the idea of the water running over onto my yard. Is this any less a problem for larger ponds? Or is it common for a good pond simply to have an overflow pipe? thanks, Gary. Gary a lot of us plan a low spot in the pond edge somewhere around the pond for drainage/overflow into yard or garden makes it easy when doing water changes you can over fill the pond to get rid of some of the amonia nitrite nitrate say 500 gal pond 10% = 50 gal so fill with 100 galons you get roughly the 10 % change also a planned outlet keeps water away from areas where it could possibly hurt such as foundations doesnt hurt the yard in fact it helps it the pond water is good fertilizer John Rutz Z5 New Mexico good judgement comes from bad experience, and that comes from bad judgement see my pond at: http://www.fuerjefe.com |
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water overflow? - newbie question
"capTain" wrote:
I think I'll have to plan for a drain then. I don't like the idea of the water running over onto my yard. Umm, you don't like water running onto your yard, when it is pouring rain? Seems kinda silly to me. You may have to insure that you follow the rules when connecting up to a sewer system, I know that for me, connecting storm water up to the sanitary sewer is a no-no. (they don't want to treat the storm water) Otherwise, you'll just have to let the pond drain onto your property anyway. |
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water overflow? - newbie question
We have something set up so my dad can backflush the pool filter....a PVC
pipe comes out of the ground near the driveway..and just sprays water onto the driveway...which runs down into the storm drains... John Hines wrote: "capTain" wrote: I think I'll have to plan for a drain then. I don't like the idea of the water running over onto my yard. Umm, you don't like water running onto your yard, when it is pouring rain? Seems kinda silly to me. You may have to insure that you follow the rules when connecting up to a sewer system, I know that for me, connecting storm water up to the sanitary sewer is a no-no. (they don't want to treat the storm water) Otherwise, you'll just have to let the pond drain onto your property anyway. |
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