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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. Discounts on rain barrels are provided through a Municipal Sustainability Grant through MassDEP. |
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The rain barrels discounted to $55 through the DEP grant are sold out. Rain barrels are still available for the low price of $65 ($25 off the regular price of $90).
ORDER BY: April 17, 2008
PICK UP: April 26, 2008 from 10am to 2pm at the DPW facility at 159 Camelot Drive
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.
Sky Juice 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 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.
For more information about SkyJuice New England and water conservation opportunities, visit their website at www.skyjuice.us.
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