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Saving for a Rainy Day? How about for a SUNNY day?


RAIN BARRELS are Back!!
Save water and reduce runoff at the same time. Harvest Nature's rainwater for your plants, gardens, shrubs, flowers and fruit trees. One-inch rainfall on a 1000 square foot roof provides over 620 gallons of water.

Available rain barrels:

60 Gallon (Green) $85.00
80 Gallon (Green) $100.00

Rain Barrel Sales in 2008:
Rain barrels MUST be ordered by calling 311 or by emailing this Rain Barrel Order Form to http://www.charmeck.org/NR/rdonlyres/e6thf36ovstyefwjww77woqf5figzi6vjozkqkhuzw5fzcyc3pkey2kww3h7hvaqia5l226bm6t463skyimksz3shrh/RainBarrelForm.doc
savetherain@yahoo.com.

January 26, 2008
All rain barrels must be pre-ordered by January 14, 2008.

The 80 gallon rain barrel is available for $100.00


Custom Molded 60 & 80 Gallon Barrels

Dark Green
Approximate Dimensions:
60 Gallon 32''H x 28''W
80 Gallon 38''H x 28''W
Locking lid & aluminum screen prevent pests from entering
Works with any size downspout
Each barrel has spigot and 2 overflow valves
The dark colors block light to reduce the growth of algae.

The rain barrel has a locking lid to prevent children, pets and wildlife from entering the barrel. The threaded brass spigot can be connected to a garden hose.

The Rain Barrel includes accessories and instructions. Assembly time and setup at your downspout requires approximately 30 minutes.


More than 800 barrels have been sold in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.




By Charlotte Meck. Storm Water