Rain barrels collect and store rainwater from rooftops — water which would normally pour off roofs and downspouts into the sewer, which would have to be unnecessarily treated.

 

• Lower your water bill! After just 1/4 inch of rain, you'll collect 52 gallons of water.
• Store water for gardening and watering potted plants.
• Use rainwater to wash your car or bicycle.
• Wash your dog.
• Be creative – find many uses for rainwater!

 

Cook County Residents
To order a rain barrel, go to:
www.mwrd.org
click on 'Purchase Rain Barrel' on right side

 

Interested in rain barrel community outreach?
(parks, libraries, schools, families....)
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