Save Money: Save Water

Rain barrel systems can be ordered at a discount through 

Lafayette's tech clinic workshop on water conservation

Posted by: Noel Jones


Below is a message from Sophia at the WWNP, on how residents can save money on water and sewer bills by participating in the water workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 15th at the Easton Community Center:
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The Water in the West Ward workshop held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8 at the Easton Area Community Center will be repeated on Tuesday December 15, same place and time. The Lafayette Tech Center students gave a report on practical ways to conserve water and on water usage world wide. They are taking orders with a $20.00 deposit for rain barrels that they will be special ordering from Home Depot. The barrels cost 100 dollars and will be sold for $50. Attached is a picture of the barrel and a link to a picture on the Home Depot website. I have one of these barrels and they fill up quickly, it made me realize how much water we waste that could be used for things like washing clothes, cleaning, and flushing toilets, not to mention watering gardens.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5/R-100660043/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Sophia Feller

Administrative Assistant
West Ward Neighborhood Partnership
610.515.0891 ext. 4200
SFeller@caclv.org

Here is the product description for the rain barrel system pictured above, that I found on the link that Sophia provided:

This RESCUE 60 Gal. Deluxe Rain Barrel Rainwater Collection System is earth-friendly and money-saving at the same time. By reducing dependency on the water from municipal sources, the energy demand for purifying the water used for yard and garden purposes is reduced. Collecting rainwater also eliminates strain on wells and water systems during drought conditions, and you save real dollars by reducing your monthly water and sewer bills. Has a huge 60 gallon capacity; includes a downspout diverter kit that fits a 2 x 3 in. or 3 x 4 in. downspout that will fill a 60 gal. barrel in 2 to 2-1/2 hrs. during a moderate rainfall. Can be connected to a soaker hose for convenient automatic watering of nearby plants. Rain barrels include the following: barrel, lid, downspout diverter, 36 in. tubing, spigot, spigot nut and spigot gasket.

• Easy to install / convenient to use
• Durable, UV-stable 25% recycled resin
• Linkable in groups of two or more
• Lid can be removed for dipping large watering can
• Soft, pure chemical-free rain water held at ambient temperature helps your plants grow vigorously
• For every inch of rainfall on a 1,000 sq. ft. roof you can collect approximately 600 gallons of water
• Huge 60 gallon capacity
• Gutter Diverter System easy to install in any downspout
• When rain barrel is full, water is redirected back through downspout
• Eco Options : Eco Options
• MFG Brand Name : Emsco
• MFG Model # : 2771-1
• MFG Part # : 2771-1