Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
3 inch trash pump: amzn.to/47FyO23
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Metal Suction Strainer: amzn.to/4lqiKXG
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Every spring the same problem shows up on our property… the pond floods.
After several days of heavy rain, a large low area next to the pond filled with standing water again. Last year I said I was going to fix it by digging a swale or installing drainage pipe… but that project never happened.
So this year I'm back out here using a 3-inch trash pump moving over 260 gallons per minute to drain the flooded area before it turns into stagnant water that could damage the pond ecosystem.
In this video I show:
• How much water accumulated around the pond
• The trash pump setup I'm using
• Where the water gets discharged
• How much water we actually pumped out
• Why I avoid sending this dirty water back into the pond
By the end of the project we moved tens of thousands of gallons of water and reduced the flooded area dramatically.
Next year the real fix may finally happen… a drainage swale or pipe to permanently eliminate the problem.
If you enjoy pond management, rural property projects, land improvement, and DIY solutions, consider subscribing to follow along with future projects around our property.
More pond projects coming soon — including a large waterfall feature planned for the pond.
Subscribe so you don’t miss it.
#IndyFarmLife #PondManagement #FarmPond
Visit our Amazon Affiliate Store: amazon.com/shop/indyfarmlife. This storefront provides links to many of the products we use around the farm.
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3 inch trash pump: amzn.to/47FyO23
3 inch hose: amzn.to/4bckXTp
Metal Suction Strainer: amzn.to/4lqiKXG
Metal Nipple Adaptor: amzn.to/4b9Rfyi
Every spring the same problem shows up on our property… the pond floods.
After several days of heavy rain, a large low area next to the pond filled with standing water again. Last year I said I was going to fix it by digging a swale or installing drainage pipe… but that project never happened.
So this year I'm back out here using a 3-inch trash pump moving over 260 gallons per minute to drain the flooded area before it turns into stagnant water that could damage the pond ecosystem.
In this video I show:
• How much water accumulated around the pond
• The trash pump setup I'm using
• Where the water gets discharged
• How much water we actually pumped out
• Why I avoid sending this dirty water back into the pond
By the end of the project we moved tens of thousands of gallons of water and reduced the flooded area dramatically.
Next year the real fix may finally happen… a drainage swale or pipe to permanently eliminate the problem.
If you enjoy pond management, rural property projects, land improvement, and DIY solutions, consider subscribing to follow along with future projects around our property.
More pond projects coming soon — including a large waterfall feature planned for the pond.
Subscribe so you don’t miss it.
#IndyFarmLife #PondManagement #FarmPond
Visit our Amazon Affiliate Store: amazon.com/shop/indyfarmlife. This storefront provides links to many of the products we use around the farm.
Disclaimer: We participate in affiliate marketing programs and we may receive a small commission for any purchases made through the above links. There is no upcharge to you for this service. We appreciate your support!
