How do rain barrels work?

Rain is a good source of water that would otherwise become polluted runoff picking up chemicals and other dangerous waste as it carom­s down streets and gutters on its way to a network of storm drains or the nearest low-lying body of water. read more

Using rain barrels for water collection dates to ancient times when the process was used in the Middle East, where water was a rare resource. Rain barrels are used as a collection device for rain water that falls on a home's roof and through a downspout. read more

Larger barrels collect rain from the roof. A barrel is placed underneath the rain gutter and is attached to the downspout. You can do this yourself or hire a gutter expert to do the work. read more