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Discounted Rain Barrels offered by Town of Plymouth
The Town of Plymouth is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to provide 25 SkyJuice rain barrels to Plymouth residents at the discounted price of $55, almost 40% off the retail price of $90. The Town of Plymouth has teamed up with SkyJuice New England to offer these rain barrels to help residents conserve water, save money and reduce stormwater run-off. Once the 25 DEP rain barrels are sold, residents may purchase the SkyJuice Rain Barrels for the low price of $65.
A rain barrel collects water from the roof when it rains and stores it for use during dry weather to water house plants or outside plantings. Collecting water in a rain barrel is an excellent way to save some of the runoff and take the pressure off our water supply and stormwater management systems. By using the rainwater on your gardens you are helping to replenish your groundwater and benefit our water supply. A one-inch rainfall on a 1,000 square foot roof yields 562 gallons of water. A quarter inch run-off will easily fill a barrel. Five rainy days can provide 275 gallons of free water. Collected rainfall is especially valuable during droughts or dry conditions. It contains more nutrients and less salts than tap water, so it’s great for
plants.
SkyJuice rain barrels are made from 60-gallon recycled food grade barrels in a terra cotta or grey color. The fully screened intake port keeps mosquitoes, insects, and debris out. The lid can be removed for easy cleaning and for storing hoses inside the barrel during the winter. The solid brass threaded spigot can be connected to a regular hose or soaker hose. The overflow connector and tubing can be used to direct water away from the foundation or to join multiple barrels for additional storage capacity.
The Town of Plymouth is taking orders through April 17th and has scheduled a rain barrel pick-up day on April 26th at the DPW facility at 159 Camelot Drive from 10:00am to 2:00pm. To order a rain barrel, contact Kerin McCall, Environmental Technician, at 508-747-1620 x201 or kmccall@townhall.plymouth.ma.us.
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