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Originally Posted by villagetinker
Your post is interesting as the whole purpose of a french drain is to work without the need for a pump. IMHO, I would have the french system inspected and repaired or redone to fix the problem. I am sure the pump(s) are clogged and this will be a continuing problem.
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Thanks for your reply. I needed sump pumps to get the water to the street. It is an "uphill battle"! For hours after the rain stops the sump pump pushes short gushes of water out of the drain. I have the equivalent of Georgia clay and standing water rotted the grass roots. One of the pumps is shorting out.