Rain Barrel Benefits

What are a few of the benefits of using a rain barrel?

*Modular, Flexible Volume - Most rain barrels are designed so that multiple units can be linked together. So as your requirements for volume change so can the number of rain barrels.

*Acidic, Better Nutrient Value - Rain water does not contain typical additives of city tap water. Rainwater is also slightly acidic which helps plants access soil nutrients.

*Erosion, Slow Storm Water Speed - Rain barrels decrease the speed of water exiting the high velocity channel (your downspout). Having your downspout empty into the barrel causes the water to churn back on itself and slow it down. Slowing the speed on the rain water helps to reduce erosion.

*Storage, Water Savings - The rain barrels store a small amount of rain water for a later time. The $ saving will not be huge BUT if everyone had just one barrel, think of the savings to the infrastructure that has to handle the delivery and removal of water to and from our homes.