1891 Catch Basins Drain Pipe Should Face Down - Surface Water Control Landscaping -

Image Text: Straight pipe > catch basin > water > debris > outlet pipe > clog > with straight pipe, debris can easily enter and clog outlet > check for grates to reduce debris entering catch basin > Elbow > catch basing > pipe diameter should be minimum 3 inches > water > debris > outlet pipe (with elbow) > outlet with elbow is much less likely to clog with debris