{"id":1767,"date":"2015-02-12T23:12:06","date_gmt":"2015-02-12T23:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/recycletorrance.org\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2016-05-26T19:46:49","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T19:46:49","slug":"rain-barrel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/recycletorrance.org\/rain-barrel\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain Barrel!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: blue;\">Conserve water and energy!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A rain barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to storm drains and streams.<\/p>\n<p>Usually a rain barrel is composed of a 55 gallon drum, a vinyl hose, PVC couplings, a screen grate to keep debris and insects out, and other off-the-shelf items, a rain barrel is relatively simple and inexpensive to construct and can sit conveniently under any residential gutter down spout.<\/p>\n<p>Ready-made rain barrels can be purchased from a number of companies, including hardware stores and garden supply stores.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Rain Barrel International is now offering a series of Truckload Sales in the Los Angeles area.<\/strong> Rain Barrels are available for $85, purchases must be made online in advance of event. Visit their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainbarrelsintl.com\/\">www.RainBarrelsIntl.com<\/a> for a list of upcoming events.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame gray\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: blue;\">Here are some benefits of having a Rain Barrel at your home:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<ul class=\"list plus\">\n<li>A rain barrel diverts water from municipal storm drain systems and protects our water systems from runoff pollution.<\/li>\n<li>A rain barrel collects water and stores it for when you need it most, during periods of drought.<\/li>\n<li>It provides an ample supply of free &#8220;soft water&#8221; to homeowners, containing no chlorine, lime or calcium making it ideal for gardens, flowerpots, and car and window washing.<\/li>\n<li>A rain barrel will save most homeowners about 1,300 gallons of water during the peak summer months.<\/li>\n<li>Saving water not only helps protect our environment, it saves you money and energy by decreased demand for treated tap water.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Diverting water from storm drains also decreases the impact of runoff to streams. Therefore, a rain barrel is an easy way for you to have a consistent supply of clean, fresh water for outdoor use. <a href=\"http:\/\/socalwatersmart.com\/images\/PDFs\/scws_rainbarrels.pdf\">Click here<\/a> for<strong> Tips to Place and Maintain a Rain Barrel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Metropolitan Water District also offers a $75 rebate for up to 4 rain barrels per household!<\/strong> To receive rebate, the barrel must be at least 50 gallons and designed for the intended purpose of rain capture. <a href=\"http:\/\/socalwatersmart.com\/index.php\/qualifyingproducts\/rain-barrels\">Click here<\/a> for <strong>Rebate Guidelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For further rebate information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/socalwatersmart.com\/\">www.socalwatersmart.com<\/a> or call 1-888-376-3314.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width-mobile \" style=\"width: 461px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/recycletorrance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/ivybarrels.jpg\" class=\"fancybox\" title=\"\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"responsive wp-image-1775\" src=\"\/\" data-src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/ivybarrels.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conserve water and energy! A rain barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to storm drains and streams. 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