Rain Barrels

Mar 26, 2012

Rain harvesting is becoming quite popular. Rain barrels are one way to harvest rain. These barrels allow residents to store water that would otherwise become urban runoff. This simple process can provide positive benefits to water quality improvement efforts.

The USDA has a practical and easy to follow publication on rain barrels.

This resource includes:

  • Rain barrels help your garden – and local streams
  • Selecting a rain barrel
  • Equipment and installation tips
  • Maintaining your barrel
  • Links for further information
    Rain barrels can help water quality and conservation efforts.
    Rain barrels can help water quality and conservation efforts.