5 Reasons to use a rain barrel

Benefits of a rain barrel

  1. It reduces storm water run- off. One inch of rain on 1000 sq foot roof produces 600 gallons of rain water.
  2. Collected rain water can be used to water lawns and gardens and saves you $
  3. Rain water is better for the plants – no chlorine or ammonias
  4. It’s sustainable and teaches conservations