A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, ...

Until recently I had never heard of rain barrels outside of my grandmother’s small farm in the Dominican Republic. For her, it’s a necessity because the small town she lives in shares its water source ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As we move through our driest season, many homeowners are looking for ways to conserve water before the regular afternoon thunderstorm cycle returns this summer. One popular ...

SAN ANTONIO – Amid recent heavy rainfall, residents can tap into a cost-effective method to reduce their water bills by collecting rainwater in barrels for garden use. “This probably saves me maybe ...

Salt Lake City has already seen record rainfall for the month of October, with some areas of town experiencing extensive flooding and damage.

A 50-gallon rain barrel can capture significant amounts of water during San Diego's infrequent rain events, according to ...

Imperial Beach wants more residents to start using rain barrels. That’s the goal behind a new set of guidelines adopted by the city last week, which officials hope will ultimately help shore up the ...

Aquarion Water Company is rolling out upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of ongoing water conservation efforts as much of the state is facing moderate drought conditions. Connecticut’s largest ...

ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — Erie County is teaming up with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition to offer households the opportunity to purchase both rain barrels and compost bins. By offering residents ...

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller, foreground center, presents the first rain barrel to the Mount Clemens City Commission and state Rep. Denise Mentzer. (Macomb County Public ...

According to the Oklahoma Department Environmental Quality, rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting rainwater in containers like rail barrels, pools, cisterns, or tanks. Oklahoma DEQ says ...