A yard drain is another term for a catch basin or collection basin. These concrete or plastic basins channel water from your yard into a larger drainage system underground.

Installing a French drain involves marking the drain's location, digging a trench, laying landscape fabric, and installing a catch basin and perforated pipe.

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Struggling with yard flooding? This guide offers practical solutions for improving yard drainage, so you can prevent flooding and protect your landscape.

As New Orleans residents prepare for a multi-day flood event, officials urge people to clear their catch basins.

The city officially launched its “Adopt-A-Catch Basin” pilot program in Greenpoint on Tuesday, hoping to deputize locals as volunteer storm drain supervisors.

Inspections show that grass clippings, mulch, dirt and leaves have been dumped into the basins, causing the local drainage systems to clog and overflow. In describing proper disposal of yard […] ...

"Catch basins are essential parts of the city’s drainage infrastructure, allowing rain to drain from streets and be conveyed to the city’s sewer system," according to Jimmy Zammar, Director of ...

Ahead of possible flooding Monday, it is best to make sure your storm drain is clean. The Department of Public Works’ maintenance department is responsible for cleaning and clearing catch basins ...