Water extraction panels system

Abstract

A modular water drainage device for relieving water-logged land underneath sealed and partially sealed surfaces, such as roads and buildings, is described. Vertical planks provide support to the water conduit as well as structural integrity to the module. The planks are connected to top and bottom pans, where the bottom pan serves as an impermeable trough-like structure for the collection of water. Wire screens fastened to the exterior of the module retain particulate outside the module. Openings in the top panel of the module allow a vacuum hose into the interior space between the vertical planks, for easy removal of accumulated silt. Modules can be arranged individually, connected linearly, in parallel, or perpendicular to each other. The present invention may also contain a system for controlling, recording and communicating the operation of a building ground water extraction device. This way, the building owner or operator is immediately and continuously informed about the ground water problem, if any, around or under the building. Also, if there is a ground water problem, there are accurate and up-to-date records about it. Therefore, proper remedial efforts may be planned and undertaken.

1 . A water drainage system, comprised of modular units; wherein each module has a top piece, a bottom piece, open side wall, and an empty central space; wherein the bottom piece is an impermeable pan sealed to a lower part of the side wall; wherein at least one pipe extends out from the impermeable pan; and wherein a non-biodegradable screen is fastened to the open side wall. 
   
   
       2 . The water drainage system of  claim 1 , wherein the module is rectangular in shape. 
   
   
       3 . The water drainage system of  claim 1 , wherein the module is wedge shaped. 
   
   
       4 . The water drainage system of  claim 1 , wherein the module is cylindrical in shape. 
   
   
       5 . The water drainage system of  claim 1 , wherein the module is cone shaped. 
   
   
       6 . The water drainage system of  claim 1 , wherein the top piece has a plurality of openings into the central space. 
   
   
       7 . The water drainage system of  claim 1  for extraction of ground water near buildings wherein the drainage system's operation is recorded and communicated immediately and continuously for the benefit of the building owner or operator. 
   
   
       8 . The water drainage system of  claim 7  which
 1. detects the presence of water to be extracted;   2. initiates the operation of equipment, typically pump(s), to extract the detected water; and,   3. records the operation of detector(s) and extraction equipment, and optionally, the volume of water extracted