Rain Barrels

Did you know only 1 inch of rain on a 1000 square foot roof creates about 625 gallons of water?!?  With a rain barrel, you can collect some of it to water the plants in your yard.  Plants love the soft, chlorine-free, warm (compared to water from a hose) water. 

​You'll love saving money on your water bill.  And knowing you're contributing to a healthier environment by reducing runoff, pollution, and flooding.

​Rain barrels usually cost between $50 and $150, depending on how fancy you get.  You can even make your own from a food-grade barrel or trash can and a few parts from the hardware store for probably $30 or so.

Special diverters can cost $20-$40, though you don't have to have one.  And platforms to put them on can be a few dollars worth of cinder blocks, or as elaborate as you want to make it.
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Rain barrel information from the EPA
​Rainwater Harvesting information
​Rain Barrel Guide
​Rain Barrel Installation and Maintenance
Make Your Own Rain Barrel