Sudbury Offers Residents Discounted Rain Barrel Program

SUDBURY, MA—The Wayland DPW is offering a Rain Barrel Program in partnership with the Great Rain Barrel Company to help residents conserve water and save money, the town announced recently.

You can buy rain barrels for $70 each (which is 40 percent of the usual price), and the deadline for Sudbury residents is May 19.

Here's How Rain Barrels Help You Save Money and Conserve Water:

• Rain barrels collect and store rainwater for outdoor water use which means you'll save money on your water bill.
• Rain water is chlorine free and an excellent source of plants and gardens
• Rain barrels reduce pollutants from entering into the water supplies by reducing runoff – which helps towns manage the water supplies and keep costs down.
• Rain barrels are low cost and easy to install.

Rain Barrel Facts:
The rain barrel is repurposed from a 60 gallon shipping drum that is 39" tall by 24" wide, 20 lbs. empty. The shipping drum is made from 3/16" polyethylene which is UV protected and BPA free. The barrel comes complete with overflow fittings, drain plug, screw on cover, and a threaded spigot with a choice of two ports to use with either a watering can or a garden hose. The rain barrel arrives with simple instructions for fast and easy installation.

Photo via town of Sudbury