Aquarion To Offer Upcycled Rain Barrels To Greenwich Residents

GREENWICH, CT — Aquarion Water Company announced this week that it will be offering upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of the company's ongoing water conservation efforts.

Beginning now, Greenwich residents can place an order for a high-quality, 60-gallon upcycled rain barrel online. Orders must be received by May 6. Each barrel costs $75.

On May 14, residents can pick up the barrels at Town Hall, located at 101 Field Point Road, on the side of building by the baseball field from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The barrels are designed to fit under a downspout and catch rainwater running off of the roof. Customers can collect and store water for use in a garden whenever it rains.

It takes just one quarter-inch of rainfall on an average roof to fill the barrel and provide water to use during dry periods, even when restrictions are imposed on water usage, Aquarion said in a news release. The usage of rain barrels can help conserve water and reduce water bills.

Rain barrel key features include:

• 60-gallon food-grade upcycled rain barrel with brass spigot
• Removable intake screen keeps insects and debris from entering
• Overflow directs water away from the foundation
• Connects to drip irrigation, soaker or garden hoses
• Terra cotta color prevents light transmission & inhibits algae growth
• Easy to set up and use – screw off top for easy cleaning
• Join multiple barrels for extra capacity