Splash blocks and drywell

"File: Housing, 3/79/8M""Your problem *Water discharged from the downspout to the ground does not flow away from the wall or the building. *Water standing near the building can damage the foundation or cause damp basement walls. *Water is standing in crawl spaces. What you need *Splash blocks, if they are to be used (one for each downspout). The following items if a drywell is to be used: *Drainage pipe (tile or vitrified clay) *55-gallon drum *Assorted rocks, large gravel and old cinder blocks *Cement mortar *Steel punch and hammer *Keyhole saw (with plumber's saw blade)."--First paragraph.This guidesheet was reprinted from the United States Department of Agriculture, Program Aid No. 1193, Extension Service. It was adapted by UMC Housing and Interior Design Specialist Patricia Klobe