Benefits
- Decrease your water bill
- Store water for yard needs in droughts
- Take advantage of chlorine-& chemical-free rain for the benefit of your plants & garden
- Improve your stormwater management
- Slow pollution caused by turbulent runoff
- Lower municipal water demands & save your town energy at the treatment plant
The Great American Rain Barrel
- 100% re-purposed, food grade, UV protected & BPA free barrels, produced in Massachusetts
- All are 60 gallons & 20 lbs. empty; Dimensions: 23 D/42 H” or 24 D/39 H”
- Screen filtered to keep mosquitoes out. Most durable on the market: 3/16” wall thickness, properly drained & stored for winter, they last for years, & can pay for themselves in one year.
- Several rain barrels can be linked together — Easy 5-minute setup, and a library of video aid
Discounted Prices: $96 – $101* barrel + appr. tax
*A limited # of further discounted barrels are available for Groton homeowners with demonstrated need. Must live in Baker Cove Watershed. contact: comeauh@cityofgroton-ct.gov or (860) 446-4164.
Colors Available: Forest Green, Earth Brown, Nantucket Grey, Terra Cotta, or unpainted
Order deadline: Sunday, April 27 at midnight
Ordering instructions:
Pick-Up date: Saturday, May 3, 9 - 11 am at the City of Groton Municipal Building Public Works garage (295 Meridian Street - in the rear lot)
