One of the reasons I was really excited to own a house was to finally be able to set up rain barrels. They just make so much sense, especially in drought-prone California where a large portion of the country’s produce is grown- why not alleviate the weight of water shortage and try to capture what you can on your own? I read somewhere once that even a quarter inch of rainfall—which is not very much rain at all—could very easily fill over 250 gallons of runoff water (two of my 50 gallon barrels filled up so surprisingly quickly last year that I sought two more). That’s an incredible amount of energy that will become more useful as we experience more volatile weather conditions due to climate change. Here are just a few environmental and financial advantages of using rain barrels: ⁣ ⁣ 💧Over 30% of water is used for yards, and by collecting rainwater for gardening use, we can save money on our water bill ⁣ ⁣ 💧Collecting rainwater at home can also relieve the erosion, pollution, and flooding that occur when sewer systems in urban areas become overwhelmed with runoff water ⁣ ⁣ 💧With some stipulations, the city of LA offers a small rebate on some barrels and cisterns (>50 gallons). Check LADWP or Socalwatersmart.com ⁣ ⁣ 💧 Rainwater is devoid of excessive chemicals, making it a favorable choice for your garden and houseplants - I’ve noticed my plants just seem happier when drinking it vs tap! ⁣ ⁣ I cannot recommend them enough! Some of you have asked me to share my rain barrels so I’m linking a swipe up page with the ones I have + some other aesthetically pleasing barrels, if that is of importance to you. Let me know if you have any questions! Happy to answer 🐥 #rainbarrels #zerowaste #gardenlife #savewater #homestead http://liketk.it/2MimD #liketkit @liketoknow.it