Town Offering Rain Barrels at Discounted Rates

From the Town of Winchester

WINCHESTER, MA—The Town of Winchester has partnered with the Great American Rain Barrel Company in Hyde Park, MA to offer rain barrels to residents at a discount to help conserve water and save money!

Each UV protected polyethylene rain barrel is manufactured in the USA from a recycled shipping drum that stands 39" tall by 24" wide and weighs 20 lbs. empty, with a wall thickness of 3/16", resulting in a rigid, heavy duty rain barrel that will last virtually forever. The barrel comes complete with overflow fittings, drain plug, screw on cover, and a threaded spigot with a choice of two ports to use with either a watering can or a garden hose. The rain barrel arrives with simple instructions for fast and easy installation. Winchester is offering the Great American Rain Barrel in three colors: Forest Green, Earth Brown or Nantucket Gray at the low cost of $79 versus the retail price of $119. To take advantage of this community program discount please go to: https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/c-114-winchester.aspx or call (800)251-2352.

Barrels will be distributed on Thursday, June 19th, 4:00-7:00pm at the Winchester Transfer Station, located at 115 McKay Ave. The deadline for purchase is June 3rd at 5:00pm

A rain barrel is on display at the Town Hall.

Rain barrels reduce runoff. In watershed areas, runoff from homes and developments can harm existing water sources because overtaxed storm sewers discharge polluted runoff. Over time this takes a toll on the fragile aquatic ecosystem that the area is dependant on. Water shortage is also a growing global concern. In New England residential water usage can increase as much as 60% during the spring, summer and fall seasons from outdoor watering needs such as watering gardens, lawns, filling pools and, washing cars. Barrels can offset that usage; saving homeowner’s money and helping the community manage water supplies.

The Great American Rain Barrel Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a Mediterranean specialty food importing business. The barrels are recycled from 6o gallon shipping drums and distributed to homeowners nationwide. For information about The Great American Rain Barrel Company and their products please visit www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com.

Great American Rain Barrel Company website