Did you know that residential water usage goes up 40% during the summer months?  This is why a simple rain barrel is a great eco-friendly solution to enhancing your water supply.

What is a rain barrel?

A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from rooftops to use later for lawn and garden watering. If this water is not captured it will flow through your gutters and then become runoff headed to storm drains.

What are the advantages of a rain barrel?

• Stores water for when you use it most.
• The rain water containing no lime, chloring or calcium
• Potential to save homewoners 1300 gallons of water
• Saving water not only helps the environment it decreases your water bill.
• Decreases runoff to streams which may have potential pollutants

Where can I find a rain barrel?

The easiest way to find a rain barrel and compare prices is through a quick internet search.  You can also find them at local hardware stores or nurseries.  Prices generally range from $89 to $159.

Do you have a rain barrel?  We’d love to hear if you find them useful.