Yard Hydrant in low wet area

[crazyhorsewoman]

Purchased a new place and have a problem with the hydrant in my barn. Got it dug up and the hole keeps filling with water. I live in Michigan, the water to the barn is shut off, but the hole has standing water in it. The barn is located next to a swampy area and the water table is HIGH.

Can a sump pump be used in some kinda new installation of a new hydrant. The last one likely failed because of the water table. Looking for suggestions to solve my problem. Any advice will be appreciated.

Thank you,
Crazyhorsewoman

 

[frodo]

what exactly are you wanting to do?

you want to get rid of the water from around your barn area ? or just where the hydrant is?

if the whole area, you need french drains installed draining to a collection point or daylight in a field

but, if your under the water level of a swamp. your pretty well screwed

do you have pictures? so we can clearly see your delimia