so he built a water collection and automated irrigation system to ensure that his plants never went without fresh water. The system is fed by two large 55 gallon barrels that collect rain from his ...

Aquarion Water Company is rolling out upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of ongoing water conservation efforts as much of ...

It uses rain barrels, which capture and store rainwater, as a source. These barrels provide very low water pressure so he’s added a battery-powered pump along with a solar array for recharging.

As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching rainwater that can be stored and used for irrigation.

BELOIT — The Beloit Rock River Coalition will host a Rain Barrel Workshop from 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Beloit Utilities and Engineering facility at 2400 Springbrook Court.