Collecting rainwater reduces water consumption by saving and using water that would otherwise go to waste.
The average rain barrel can save you $5 on water annually while helping prevent flooding in your community.
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How To Start
Install a rain barrel to collect rainwater falling from your roof. It’s one of the easiest ways to collect rainwater — and it’s low-maintenance too.
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If you’re looking to capture as much rainwater as possible, transform your boring grass lawn into a rain garden with gorgeous native plants.
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“It feels like such a great way to use the rain we get which normally just rolls down the street, or soaks into our yard.”
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