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Oct
14
2009

Drain your Rain Barrel

Filed in: Water Conservation, Yard & Garden

I’m sure most people are aware of this but for those of you who are not, autumn is the time to drain your rain barrel. Since we didn’t have an autumn this year a lot of people are likely in damage control. The good news is that it’s going to warm up in the next few days and if your barrel hasn’t already cracked, then this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Get your rain barrel into the sun and twist that tap open. Drain it, tip it upside down or move it into the garage, and reconfigure your downspout to direct the winter melts. Treat your barrel well and it’ll keep on giving you clean, chemical-free water for years to come!

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