Rain Barrels
Rain barrels are a great way to conserve groundwater and potentially reduce your water bill.
Did you know that the Earth is made up of 70% water and 30% land? If you look at the 70% of the Earth's water supply, only 3% percent of that is freshwater. People in the United States use 150 gallons of water per day, which is the most around the world. Just a little fact to show the demand on the freshwater supply.
A rain barrel is a rain water collection system that stores rooftop runoff to be used later for activities such as lawn and garden watering, car washing or even window cleaning. Never use this water for drinking or cooking.
Residential irrigation can account for 40% of domestic water consumption in a given area. This can be a problem, particularly in the summer, when the majority of outdoor water use occurs. This also happens to be a time when there is likely to be a water shortage.
Collecting rainwater from your roof using a rain barrel can not only lower your water bill, but also help to decrease water demand during hot months while helping the environment.
Rain barrels can be decorated to fit your style, below is a guidance sheet to help you get started.
Did you know that the Earth is made up of 70% water and 30% land? If you look at the 70% of the Earth's water supply, only 3% percent of that is freshwater. People in the United States use 150 gallons of water per day, which is the most around the world. Just a little fact to show the demand on the freshwater supply.
A rain barrel is a rain water collection system that stores rooftop runoff to be used later for activities such as lawn and garden watering, car washing or even window cleaning. Never use this water for drinking or cooking.
Residential irrigation can account for 40% of domestic water consumption in a given area. This can be a problem, particularly in the summer, when the majority of outdoor water use occurs. This also happens to be a time when there is likely to be a water shortage.
Collecting rainwater from your roof using a rain barrel can not only lower your water bill, but also help to decrease water demand during hot months while helping the environment.
Rain barrels can be decorated to fit your style, below is a guidance sheet to help you get started.
55 gal Rain Barrel & DIY Rain Barrel Diverter Kit - $45.00
55 gal Rain Barrel - $20.00
DIY Rain Barrel Diverter Kit - $30.00
ABOVE LEFT: This is the kit that is included with your $40 rain barrel purchase, all necessary materials are inside this bag. The only thing you need is a drill.
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ABOVE RIGHT: This is a snapshot of the items contained in the rain barrel kit. As always, if you run into any problems with installation, feel free to contact our office. We occasionally hold rain barrel workshops to help with putting the barrel together.
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Click on the icon below to learn some quick tips for painting a rain barrel and pointers on how to properly maintain them throughout the year.
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