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On Earth Day, The Regional Water Authority Is Helping Use Water Wisely By Harvesting The Rain
Feb 14, 2023NEW HAVEN, CT – The Regional Water Authority (RWA) launched its annual rain barrel sale on February 14, 2023. The barrels are offered at the manufacturer’s cost, a nearly 50 percent discount from the full retail price, to help customers use water wisely.
Rain barrels are an efficient and environmentally friendly way to store rainwater for later use by collecting runoff from a roof or downspout. The barrels provide a free, renewable water source for filling watering cans, feeding a drip irrigation system, and other outdoor chores such as gardening, cleaning muddy tools, or washing a car.
Approximately 40 percent of water used by the average homeowner in warm weather months is used outdoors. One inch of rainfall on a 1,200-square-foot roof can yield over 700 gallons of water. Rain barrels capture this water for household use. Barrels are easily connected to downspouts. The 50-gallon rain barrels are made in the USA from recycled materials. The opening is covered with a screen to keep debris, mosquitoes, and other insects out. The barrels also have a fixture to connect a hose for watering and an overflow hose.
RWA customers can order 50-gallon Ivy Rain Barrels, available through Rain Water Solutions, Inc. at a special discounted rate of $75 each. These rain barrels typically retail for $139 each. Online orders must be placed by April 9, 2023. Supplies are limited.
More information on rain barrels and tips for being water-wise can be found on the RWA’s Website. Rain barrels can be ordered online at https://www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/rwater. The barrels, which fit in the back of most cars, will be available for pickup on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, from 9 am - noon, at the RWA’s headquarters located at 90 Sargent Drive in New Haven, exit 46 off I-95.
About the Regional Water Authority Trusted since 1849, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) is a nonprofit political subdivision that delivers water for life by providing high-quality water and services to almost 430,000 people in 15 cities and towns throughout Greater New Haven. As a conscious business, the RWA acts as a responsible steward of the environment by protecting the more than 27,000 acres of watershed land it owns and promoting sustainable practices. Our employees work toward our vision of being an innovative water utility that sustains life, strengthens communities, and protects natural resources for future generations. For more information on the RWA, please visit rwater.com.
