Swampscott Launches Rain Barrel Program

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Swampscott residents can get discounted rain barrels to conserve water and save money on their water bills as part of a new program.

The town is partnering with Great American Rain Barrel to provide residents with the opportunity to buy rain barrels for June pickup.

The town said the benefits of a rain barrel are that water bills decrease by up to 40 percent, they provide an alternative source of water during summer restrictions, provide a healthy, chlorine and chemical-free water source for plants and gardens, improve residential storm management, slow pollution from runoff and save energy at treatment plants through lowering demand.

Those interested in a barrel can purchase one at the discounted price of $69 for pickup on June 12 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Department of Public Works on Paradise Road.

The deadline to order one at the discounted price is June 3 and can be ordered here.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)