100 Ways to Reduce Your Impact

Step 59 Use a Rain Barrel

Purchase a Rain Barrel to collect rain water in substantial amounts.

A good amount of water does not reach your wells/reservoirs/public water lines, so harvest some of the extra rain water with a rain barrel.

You can read about them in the link above.

Comments

[heaven11pa]

you can build your own barrel, like a big drum, just buy g.i sheets which are flat. and make your own.. you may consult people with ideas on how to make a drum..ty

[spooon]

Unless it's sealed well, it'll be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.