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Rain Barrels Available For Free For Malibu Residents

On Saturday, residents can pick up two free rain barrels used to collect water for reuse.

MALIBU, CA — Rain barrels will be distributed for free to Malibu residents at an event on Saturday.

The West Basin Municipal Water District is offering up to two 50-gallon rail barrels, valued at $80 each, at Malibu City Hall from 9 a.m. to noon.

The barrels are used to collect rainwater for reuse and to help with stormwater runoff. Water officials say that one rain barrel can save up to 620 gallons of water annually.

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For more information and to see if you qualify, visit the West Basin Municipal Water District's website.

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