A dry well is an area a pit surrounded by gravel that help water seep into the soil. The problem with dry wells is, when the water table rises, it no longer works. if there is gravity flow away from the area, a drain line (French drain) can be used to discharge to daylight. If not, a sump pump that acts as a lift station and pumps the water out to the street. Video shows how to replace the dry well with a gravity drain (water flows downhill to curb). Good project for the Do It Yourselfer. Apple Drains Drainage Contractors www.AppleDrains.com Trusted & Recommended by Your Neighbors LIVE HELP Get The Help You Need for your Drainage Project. Video Conferencing $25.00 Per Session Schedule at http://www.appledrains.com/consulting-via-skype/ We Do It Everyday! Dry Well, Flowell, Dry Well Installation, How to install a dry well, Apple Drains, Drainage Contractor