Under the region's recent drought conditions, some of our neighbors have had to take a hard look at their water supplies. A rain barrel can help you take advantage of a natural water supply for outdoor water purposes and decrease your water bills. The links below provide instruction on how you can install your own rain collection system:

Harvest H2O: Rainbarrels 101 - What is a Rainbarrel?

Clean Virginia Waterways: Step-by-Step Instructions

American Water Works Association (AWWA): Tips on Water Conservation, Re-use, and Harvesting

Maryland Green Building Program: Step-by-Step Instructions

Rain Barrel Guide

The Water Quality Forum Rain Barrels