site logo

The Laterals

Categories: DRAINAGE

Small lines of tile are used to bring the water to the

main when the wet land extends beyond the influence of the main. The

distance between these laterals depends upon their depth and the nature

of the land. A tight clay soil will not let water pass laterally more

than a rod or 20 feet, compelling the placing of the drains not over 40

feet apart, while an open soil may permit a distance of 60 or more feet

between laterals.



More

;