Rain barrels benefit the environment, plants and gardens, and can be great additions to your school campus. Below are just some of the many benefits of a rain barrel.
- Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water.
- Rain barrels can serve as a great teaching tool for students and a nice addition to a school’s outdoor learning space.
- Rain barrels protect local creeks, the San Francisco Bay, and the Ocean by reducing urban runoff that transports litter, motor oil, and other pollutants into storm drains.
- Rain barrels collect rainwater, which is free of the additives (such as fluoride, salts, and inorganic ions) that tap water has included. Your plants and garden will thrive by being watered with rainwater.
- Rain barrels can moderate flooding during the rainy winter season, decrease land erosion, and also reduce the amount of moisture that reaches a building’s foundation.
Did you know that 1,000 square feet of roof surface can capture 625 gallons of water for every 1 inch of rainfall? That’s over 11,000 gallons from each home per year!
