January 29, 2009 Issue
Watauga County Rain Barrel Sale
Ordering Deadline April 3
Watauga County Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation and the Town of Boone are collaborating on a rain barrel sale for the residents of Watauga County. Those who want a rain barrel must preorder and prepay by Friday April 3.
Rainwater is a high-quality, sustainable source of water that is ideal for use inside and outside the home. When rainwater is used for toilet flushing, laundry and watering gardens alone, it can reduce water use in a typical household by as much as 70 percent. A rain harvesting system captures rainwater from the roof. One of the easiest and most affordable harvesting systems is an aboveground rain barrel that will help the environment and help your water bill.
Each rain barrel costs $90, and the system is easy to assemble. These barrels are manufactured in North Carolina out of 100 percent recycled plastic. They are black, which reduces algae issues, and have two spigot locations and two overflow options. They are mosquito proof and have a 3-year warranty.
These barrels sell online for $149 at www.rainwatersolutions.com, but because the sale organizers are purchasing in bulk, they are getting big savings that they are passing along to the community.
To order a rain barrel, stop by the Cooperative Extension office at 971 West King Street or the Town of Boone Public Services office at 321 East King Street to drop off your money.
For more information, call Cooperative Extension at 828-264-3061, the Town of Boone at 828-268-6250 or Watauga County Soil and Water at 828-264-0842.
Community Interest
News & Notes
Events
Arts & Entertainment
