Emerald Coast Utilities Authority issued the following announcement on August 11.
A Rain Barrel is a container that captures and stores rainwater draining from your roof. Barrels usually range from 50 to 80 gallons and have a spigot for filling watering cans and a connection for a soaker hose. Combining the use of rain barrels with appropriate local plant selection and mulching promotes water conservation
Using Rain Barrels can save the average homeowner 1300 gallons of water during the growing season.
Rain barrels help reduce the flow of storm runoff. When it rains, runoff picks up soil, fertilizer, oil, pesticides and other contaminants from hard surfaces and landscapes. Storm runoff is not treated and flows directly into our bodies of water, leading to contamination and increased algae growth.
Rainwater does not contain the same additives found in tap water. It benefits plants in your garden by cleaning the soil of salt buildup, thereby promoting an environment conducive to root development
Rain Barrels can be purchased from local home and garden stores, from online retailers, or you can make your own!
To learn more about the benefits of Rain Barrels and see a "How To" video, visit: https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-rain-barrels
#waterconservation #waterwednesday #irrigation #water #pensacola
Original source can be found here.
Alerts Sign-up