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We all know that when it rains, it pours; and with the right rain barrel, all that rainwater can be saved. With the drought and significant stormwater pollution in our streams, rain water harvesting is the ideal solution. Residential irrigation can account for up to 40% of consumption and rain that falls on parking lots and roads picks up the pollution that we leave behind. This pollution is swept to the nearest stream, greatly impacting water quality. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, stormwater pollution is the nations biggest water quality threat.
Rain barrels can help solve these problems by collecting rain water and storing it a rain barrel for future use, whether it’s for watering the garden or just keeping it handy for emergency situations. This reduces home water consumption, decreases stormwater pollution, and saves you money. Placement of your rain barrel under your gutter will fill the barrel in the slightest rain. This water can then be used for all your irrigation needs. If you believe the long range weather forecasts, 2010 is not expected to be an unusually wet year. More gardeners are preparing for the inevitable dry spells by installing rain barrels. To facilitate this need Buncombe County Cooperative Extension has arranged a one day rain barrel sale.
Cost: $110
•80 gallon barrel measures 37 inches high and 28 inches wide. To order your barrel, mail your payment or drop it by: NC Cooperative Extension 94 Coxe Ave Asheville, NC 28801 If you have questions, contact Extension Master Gardeners of Buncombe County at 828-255-5522. (Images provided by Buncombe County.)
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