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During the workshops, each barrel is fitted with a faucet, an overflow adapter, and a screen for keeping out debris and mosquitoes. A hose can be used to connect barrels for overflow
Depending on the sue of the roof the barrels can be filled to the brim with just a quarter of an inch of rain. A 1.200 square-foot roof could produce 700 gallons of water from just one inch of rain.
“There's a part of the water code in the commonwealth that says that when water falls from the sky. if you collect it before it hits the ground, it belongs to you. If it hits the ground, it becomes property of the municipality and they con charge you for it." DeNicola-Tumer said.
Besides saving money, there are a number of environmental benefits to using rain barrels. Runoff from outdoor watering can cause erosion. plus carry fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals into streams. Rain barrels manage peak storm runoff.
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