What is a Rain Barrel?
A container used to capture, store and reuse rain water from your roof.
Why use a Rain Barrel?
Save money by lowering your water bill.
Reduce demand on your city's treated water supply.
Reduce water pollution and soil erosion by slowing down water runoff.
How does a Rain Barrel help the Environment?
- A rain barrel can save homeowners over 1,300 gallons over peak summer months! Containing stormwater helps to reduce city flooding, water pollution, and soil erosion.
- By slowly releasing the water from your rain barrel – the soil acts as a filter to purify and cool water before it reaches local streams.
- Lawn and garden watering makes up over 50% of the city's water use in the summer.
- Using free rainwater for landscaping helps reduce city costs and energy.
