Rain Barrels are a simple, efficient, low-cost method for
homeowners to collect and recycle water. Lawn and
garden watering make up nearly 40% of total household
water use during the summer. A rain barrel collects water
and stores it for when you need it most -- during periods
of drought -- to water plants, wash your car, or to top a
swimming pool. It provides an ample supply of free “soft
water” to homeowners, containing no chlorine, lime or
calcium making it ideal for gardens, flower pots, and car
and window washing. A rain barrel will save most
homeowners about 1,300 gallons of water during the peak
summer months. Saving water not only helps protect the
environment, it saves you money and energy (decreased
demand for treated tap water). Diverting water from storm
drains also decreases the impact of runoff to streams.
Therefore, a rain barrel is an easy way for you to have a
consistent supply of clean, fresh water for outdoor use,
FREE.

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