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A rain barrel is a great “low-tech” way to tap into a free supply of water that would otherwise drain into the sewer system. Any homeowner can do it! You simply install a large drum below the downspout of a gutter to catch the stormwater runoff from your roof.
Join Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper and the St. Louis Aquarium for a Rain Barrels for our Rivers event that will educate and inform our community about water issues impacting Missouri's rivers and streams.
Information and resources for disconnecting downspouts and installing rain barrels. Downspouts connect directly to the combined sewer system, and during rain events, water can overwhelm the sewer system and cause pollution and wastewater overflow.
17 Μαρ 2009 · By catching storm water runoff in these rain barrels, local residents can reduce their consumption of water, save money on water costs, and reduce contamination of water in local streams. In St. Louis, we are extremely lucky to have a good, safe and plentiful supply of water.
The University of Illinois Extension offers resources to make your own rain barrel. The City of St. Louis website offers information about disconnecting downspouts and installing rain barrels.
22 Μαΐ 2013 · Since we can no longer be competitive, we’ve decided to put the rain barrel program on hold for now. We are evaluating the future of the program, as well as exploring some other options for green infrastructure programs.
Rain barrels are great to use at home to catch and store storm water as it flows from your roof or direct the downspout directly into a rain garden or bioswale. The water you capture in a rain barrel can be used for watering flowers, gardens and lawns and even for washing your car.
