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Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels

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Collecting rainwater for use during dry months in rain barrels or other depositories is an ancient and traditional practice. Historical records show that rainwater was collected in simple clay containers as far back as 2,000 years ago in Thailand, and throughout other areas of the world after that. With the rising price of municipal water and drought restrictions now facing much of the United States during the summer months, more and more homeowners in our own modern society are turning to the harvesting of rainwater to save money and protect this precious natural resource.

It is a common belief in many parts of the world that water is an infinite resource to exploit as needed, but as the saying goes, “you don’t know the value of water until the well is running dry.” This is especially true in arid parts of the U.S. where most of the municipal water comes from overstressed underground aquifers. Whereas rainwater is considered a renewable natural resource, many aquifers are being “mined,” that is, communities are drawing out more water than the aquifer naturally receives to recharge it.

As drought and aquifer mining begin to call attention to an increasing water crisis, people are seeking ways minimize impact on their municipal water supplies. Rain barrels can be part of the solution. Just look outside your window the next time it rains and imagine all the water that’s running down your driveway being put to beneficial use in your home and garden!

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  • Benefits of Rainwater from Rain Barrels
  • Glossary of Important Harvesting Rainwater Terms
  • Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels
  • How Much Municipal Water Do I Already Use Without a Rain Barrel?
  • How Much Water Can You Collect in Rain Barrels During a Rainfall
  • How to Assemble a Rain Barrel
    • How to Assemble a Rainbarrel USA Rain Barrel
    • How to Assemble a Recycled Food Barrel Rain Barrel
    • How to Assemble an Octagon Rain Barrel
  • How to Set Up and Install a Rain Barrel
  • Other Safety and Maintenance Concerns
  • Safe Rainwater Harvesting Catchments
  • The Freshwater Facts
  • Types of Rainwater Harvesting Systems
  • Where do I Start? Collecting Water with Rain Barrels
  • Where to Buy Rain Barrels
  • Why Harvest Rainwater with Rain Barrels?

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