Why is driveway drain leaking?

[Samara1]

Does anyone know what this drain is? It’s at the left side of our driveway and water leaking.

Not sure if we should be concerned or not.

[JacobZ · Accepted solution]

Hi @Samara1,

That is a stormwater outlet. It will be connected to your house's gutters and drainage systems.

I can't see it as a real cause for concern, but if there is an underground leak, your drainage system could be collecting and discharging it here.

It might be worth monitoring your water meter to see if it is rising unexpectedly. If it is, I would suggest contacting a leak detection specialist. If it is not, I would keep an eye on it, but not worry too much about it.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[Noyade]

Very common to see if the residence uses evaporative air-conditioning and the overflow hose is positioned to enter a gutter or down-pipe.