Did you know:
- A 1 inch rainstorm on a 1000 square foot roof produces over 600 gallons of water
- Most storms are 1/2 inch or less.
- Four rain barrels would capture over 70% of the water in your gutters from these smaller storm events
- Rain barrels reduce the amount of stormwater leaving your property.
- If used to water plants, it provides fresh ambient temperature water and saves money.
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