History has told us from the ancient times when architects projected megalithic waterways known as Aqueducts, to this very day, people have been collecting rainwater. Not only do we honor this tradition, we heed its necessity.
Due to modern conveniences of simply being able to turn on a tap and have water disperse when desired, we weren't conserving water or dispensing it properly. Now, we realize how important it is and need to make changes.
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Barrel Depot is a little starlet! We made our debut on the Discovery Chanel recently as they showed the installation of one of our rain barrels in a local Minnesotans yard. (Check back for the link to see if for yourself)
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/renovation-nation/episode-double-trouble.html
Stormwater Facts
Your rain barrel will help slow runoff and encourage infiltration.
- Rooftops are impervious surfaces, along with roads, parking lots, driveways and even compacted soils.
- In a pristine area, even an additional 10% of impervious area alters the natural rainfall runoff cycle and has the potential to damage sensitive ecosystems.
- Infiltration, allowing the water to soak into nearby soils, will recharge groundwater supplies and return the water cycle to a more natural path
- Water usage increases in the summer by 30% due to the increase in outdoor water use such as lawn watering, flower and vegetable watering, car washing, and pavement cleaning.
http://www.cityofbremerton.com/content/sw_rainbarrelfacts.htmlCalculate your rainfall:
A lot of times our customers are amazed at how much rainwater they collect from one rainfall. Usually, they get two to four barrels at a time to try to capture as much as possible.
Want to calculate how much rain you can collect from your roof?
A = (catchment area of building)
R = (inches of rain)
G = (total amount of collected rainwater)
(A) x (R) x (600 gallons) / 1000 = (G)
Top Facts about Rain
1. The umbrella was originally invented to protect people from the hot sun.
2. Rain drops can fall at speeds of about 22 miles an hour.
3. Rain starts off as ice or snow crystals at cloud level.
4. Light rain is classified as being no more then 0.10 inchese of rain an hour.
5. Heavy rain is classified as being more then 0.30 inches of rain an hour.
6. Louisiana is the wettest state in the U.S, which receoved an annual rainfall of 56 inches.
7. Rain drops range in size from 0.02 inches to about .031 inches.
8. Rain drops do not fall in a tear drop shape, they originally fall in the shave of a flat oval.
9. Rain that freezes before it hits the ground is known as frozen rain.
10. Rain is recycled water that evaporated from our worlds lakes, rivers, oceans, seas etc.
http://www.infobarrel.com/10_Facts_about_Rain
Misconceptions:
I have a well, so I don't need a rain barrel.
We hear a lot of customers who have wells tell us that they don't need a rain barrel. Let me tell you they are the ones who probably need the barrel more than others.
Here's why:
-well water has heavy minerals that can hinder plant growth or in many cases kill them.
-using too much water from your well can cause it to run dry and burn out your pump
Every bit makes a difference. We all need to do our part when it comes to conservation of water.
I don't have gutters, so I can't collect rainwater
A rain chain attached to the eaves that hangs over the rain barrel will divert water into your barrel.
Also, you will still catch rainwater if you just leave your barrel out in an open area. You may not catch as much, but you will have a decent amount of soft rainwater.