System for draining land areas through the use of a venturi apparatus from a permeable catch basin

Abstract

A principal catch basin defining a certain storage capacity, the catch basin situated below the level of the ground, having an upper level opening for receiving surface water drainage thereunto, and having side walls partially constructed of permeable geotextile fabric for allowing water flow into the permeable basin to serve as a collection for sub-surface drainage. The system would include the ability to automatically pump the drainage water out using the energy of a pressurized water system in conjunction with a venturi pump without the need of any electrical sensors or signals. In addition, there may be a plurality of collection basins which could be joined together as a system to pump the water from various locations through one transport line.

1 . A method of pumping water using the energy of an existing water system in combination with a permeable basin to collect seepage and surface water, the system comprising:
 (a) providing a water collection basin having fluid permeable walls and a top portion, the basin positioned in the ground to the level of the top portion, for receiving above-ground or underground water flow into the basin and blocking the flow of solid material into the basin;   (b) an apparatus consisting of a float, hydraulic valve, hydraulic tubing and a venturi to pump the collected water to a relief point using the flow of water from a nearby irrigation system or other system under pressure, such as a municipal water system;   
     
     
         2 . The method in  claim 1  that uses a hydraulic valve, float and hydraulic tubing to activate the flow of water through the venturi when water needs to be removed from the basin without the need of any signal wires, controllers or electrical connections. 
     
     
         3 . The method in  claim 1  that uses a hydraulic valve, float and hydraulic tubing to stop the flow of water through the venturi when there is no more water in the permeable basin, without the need of any signal wires, controllers or electrical connections. 
     
     
         4 . A subsurface water collection system, comprising:
 (a) One or more collection canisters, each having permeable side walls and a top portion, the basin positioned in the ground to the level of the top portion, for receiving above-ground or underground water flow into the basin and blocking the flow of solid material into the basin;   (b) A flow line for transporting the water collected in the collection canister to a distant exit point; and   (c) Means for interconnecting the collection canisters to the flow line for allowing water to flow from the collection canisters into the flow line for transport. (d) At least a second auxiliary basin connected to the flow line from the principal catch basin for establishing water flow from the auxiliary basin to the main transport line.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus in  claim 4 , wherein the auxiliary catch basin further provides water and air permeable side portions for allowing sub-surface air and water flow thereinto. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus in  claim 4 , further comprising a hydraulic valve, float and hydraulic tubing to activate the flow of water through the venturi when water needs to be removed from the basin without the need of any signal wires, controllers or electrical connections. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus in  claim 4 , further comprising a hydraulic valve, float and hydraulic tubing to stop the flow of water through the venturi when water needs to be removed from the basin without the need of any signal wires, controllers or electrical connections.