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2026 <br />2 <br />BENEFITS OF RAIN BARRELS <br />•Using reclaimed rainwater captured from a rain barrel to water <br />your lawn and garden is a great way to practice sustainability and <br />protect your local environment. <br />•Harvesting and re-using rainwater decreases the impact of <br />stormwater runoff to our lakes and streams. <br />•Protects the environment and minimizes localized flooding and <br />erosion. <br />•Additional benefits in urban areas include an increase in soil <br />moisture levels for urban greenery. <br />•Collected water can be used to meet regulatory requirements for <br />stormwater volume control and water quality. <br />TIPS FOR RESIDENTS <br />•System should be watertight, have a smooth interior <br />surface, be located on level and stable ground, have a <br />tight-fitting lid, durable screens on the inlet and outlet <br />and have an emergency overflow device. <br />•Barrel material should withstand pressure of water over <br />longer periods of time. <br />•Barrel should include an overflow deflection and <br />routing feature to keep water away from the foundation <br />of your home.