SD1 is offering the "RAINTAINER" rain barrel for $75.00 plus tax.
(Must be an SD1 storm water customer to purchase a Raintainer)
What is a rain barrel and why should you buy one?
- On-site storm water collection system
- Collect and store water runoff from your roof
- Reduce cost on water bill
- Aid in the reduction of water pollution, flooding and erosion issue
- Decreases combined sewer overflows
- Decreases sanitary sewer overflows
- For additional benefits of using a rain barrel, click here.
How does a rain barrel work?
- Downspout from your roof must be cut and fitted into the top of the barrel
- As it rains the rain barrel fills up with rain water from your roof
- The collected water can be used to irrigate landscaping, but should be drained from the barrel before the next rain event
- Once the barrel reaches capacity, there are two options to manage the excess rain water:
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