We currently have one rain barrel (not the model pictured) that we purchased a few years ago. Until now, I hadn't reinstalled it since we recently moved. I'm currently installing it on the eavestrough downspout at the back corner of my garage.
After that, I plan to install additional rainbarrels on the other downspots and eventually capture rain runoff from the entire house and garage roofs.
Benefits of rainwater collection:
- Saves water- Reduces your water bill and reduces the treatment and pumping volume at your local water utility, saving energy and resources. On average, about 40% of municipal water usage is for watering lawns and gardens!
- Reduces stormwater runoff into drainage systems.
- Great for your plants - Natural, untreated water!
Think Green and Live Green!
2 comments:
What a great idea and no brainer. I should get one, especially since I live in the Seattle area! Where can I get one?
There are all kinds of them for sale at gardening sites on the internet. Amazon.com shows a lot of them. Google "rain barrels" and you'll see lots of sites that sell them! Most of the prices are in the $200 range.
I'm pretty handy with DIY projects, and have been looking at making one myself. Plastic drums can be purchased for $50-$60, and just need a standard spigot installed in the bottom, and a water entry installed in the top. I found this video on how to make your own. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGFDlkJOdaM
Whether purchased or homemade, good luck with your project, Thomas! Thanks for visiting!
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