Rain water barrels are used to collect rain water from your roof and store it until it is needed. Using a rain barrel is a great way to reduce the amount of potable water you use.
Rain water barrel water can be used for many different functions. You do not require potable quality water for cleaning and watering plants–captured rain water will work just fine. By correctly matching the activity with the minimum quality of water needed, you reduce the demand for potable water.
Make your own Rain Water Barrel
Making your own rain barrel is a fun activity and will help you save money.
To build one, you will need a 55 gallon food-grade plastic barrel, flexible window screen, a 3/4″ male faucet, pipe coupling, a few washers, a barb fitting to straight female pipe thread, a sump drain hose, a fitting, and a gutter drain add on.
