Rain Barrels
Stop sending your rain away! Capture and store your rainwater with a 55-gallon plastic rain barrel to water flowers, rinse garden tools or keep compost bins moist. Rain barrels are an excellent way to help the environment in urban areas because they reduce storm water runoff which can carry pollutants and sediment directly to creeks and rivers. The barrels also save you money and precious groundwater supplies. The free stored rainwater is naturally soft and free of chlorine, which is great for use in gardens, on houseplants, lawns and trees.
The barrels come in an assortment of colors including grey, black, and terra cotta. Each barrel is fully assembled with a screen mesh lid, two overflow spigots and a bottom drain plug. These barrels were previously used to ship pickled food overseas. Single barrels are $75 or $70 if purchased in multiples. To purchase a rain barrel, call the SWCD Office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at (815) 965-2392, Ext. 3.
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