What's in our water: rain barrels
We've talked about rain barrels at Green Daily before. When it comes to green living, water conservation is a no duh of sorts. And rain barrels can offer an awesome option for it.What they can also do is give you fresh, clean water in these times of rising costs and persistent drought -- for free. Well, almost. According to this web site, filtration is still necessary if used for drinking, but you're starting off with a purer product because rainwater is naturally soft and devoid of minerals, chlorine, fluoride, and other chemicals. For this reason, plants respond very well to rainwater. You do not need a filtration system for landscape uses. You can use it directly from your rain barrel on your garden.
Water harnessed via rain barrels can have a significant impact on water bills with a small one-time investment in a barrel. Here are a few options to consider:
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