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        "text": "A French drain is a trench filled with gravel, containing a perforated pipe, that redirects surface and groundwater away from an area. Water seeps into the trench, flows through the gravel and into the pipe, which then carries it to a more suitable discharge point, such as a storm drain, dry well, or lower-lying area. This prevents water from accumulating and causing damage to foundations or landscapes.",
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        "description": "A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects and redirects excess water away from your property."
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  "description": "A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects and redirects excess water away from your property."
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