Heavy winter rains and a clogged cast-iron drainage system in a private 2-acre pond flooded a family’s pet cemetery in Lexington, S.C. A plumber recommended the homeowners call Drain Pro in Columbia, S.C.“The water was 18 to 20 inches above the vertical 6-inch overflow,” says Drain Pro owner Chris Bergeron. “It had happened before, and the customer blamed turtles for the blockage.”Bergeron and his brother, Jeremy, had never worked on a pond and were concerned about maintaining its integrity. Although they anticipated challenges, the project ballooned into their most difficult to date. The homeowner’s cooperation, and equipment from Perma-Liner Industries,
Dammed If They Don’t
Contractor conquers cold weather, deep water and logistical challenges to clear and reline a clogged pond drain.

















