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Rain Barrels: Environmental benefits and use in the home landscape
Adapted from the Northern Virginia Rain Barrel Program
Regina Kukola, AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador
Host Agency: Rutgers University Cooperative Extension
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Today’s Workshop
Sponsors: • AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador
Program• Gloucester County Community
Impact Council• Rutgers Cooperative Extension of
Camden County
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NJ AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador Program
• Environmental Education• Stream Monitoring• Community Outreach
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Gloucester Township Community Impact Council
• Volunteer organization open to all residents of Gloucester Township.
• Open forum meetings are held monthly at the Gloucester Township Municipal Building
• Every idea is welcomed and will be heard, whether it is an neighborhood area or within the township, such as a park, field or empty lot, that may need attention.
• The CIC also partners with other groups and organizations from Gloucester Township to participate and assist with various projects and events.
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension
• Master Gardeners Program• Soil Testing• 4-H• Nutritional Programs
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Rain barrels collect water for use in gardens and around the home.
Helps manage water coming out of your gutters
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Rain Barrel Benefits
• Your plants will love it• Conserve water• Reduce runoff• Convenience• Protect your landscape• Save Money
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Rain Barrels Conserve WaterHow many gallons of rain water comes
from a single rooftop?
1in rainfall event = 500 gallons
1 – 50 gal rain barrel saves 10%42 in rainfall per year = 20,950 gallons
Based on a Roof area of 800 ft2 (40’ x 20’ )
Photo by: SharkeyinColo
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Reduce Rain Water Runoff
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Reduce Rain Water Runoff
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Reduce Rain Water Runoff
20Rain Barrels
X 1300 gallons/
year
= 26,000 gallons/ year saved!!
For example:
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Downspout Disconnection
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Other ways to save water
Outdoor•Native plants •Mulch around plants•Low flow garden hoses
Indoor•Look for EPA WaterSense logo•WaterSense toilets (20% less water)•Energy efficient dishwashers and washingmachines (50% less water)•WaterSense showerheads (40% less water)•Faucet aerators
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What are some other ways you can do your part?
Install Rain Gardens
Plant Trees
Install Porous Pavers
Photo Credit: Karen Firehock & Dave Hirschaman
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Use of the Water
• Do not use rain barrel water for cooking or drinking
• Do not collect rain water if you have used a moss-killer on your roof
Photo by: BugSpray.com
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Use of the Water• Water your ornamental gardens, rain
garden or indoor plants
• Use water within a week or two to discourage algae growth
• Use water before next rain is expected or connect to soaker hose in garden
• Wash the dog, car or muddy feet
• Use in birdbaths
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• Vegetable Gardens and/or Koi Ponds
Have water tested before use
Use of the Water
Photo by: KoiGallery.net
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Let’s Build a
Rain Barrel!
Faucet
Overflow
Inlet
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Two types of plastic food grade 55 gallon barrels are typically used to make rain barrels:
closed top and screw top.
Closed top (left) and screw top (right)
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55 gallon plastic drum
For top of barrel:
Dome food cover (optional)
Gray fiberglass screen
For overflow at top of barrel:
Hose adapter (male, ¾ in.)
Sealing locknut, ¾ in.
Thread seal tape
Silicone caulk
For faucet at bottom of barrel:
Brass faucet (male, ¾ in.)
Sealing locknut, ¾ in.
Thread seal tape
Silicone caulk
Supplies
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Tools For top of barrel:
Jigsaw (aka sabresaw) to cut opening on top of barrel
Scissors to cut screen
For faucet at bottom of barrel:
Drill with hole saw (1” diameter) for drilling faucet hole
Pliers for tightening adapters
Gloves for spreading caulk
Paper towels for excess caulk
For overflow at top of barrel:
Drill with hole saw (1” diameter) for drilling overflow hole
Pliers for tightening adapters
Gloves for spreading caulk
Paper towels for excess caulk
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Safety first !Wear safety glasses and gloves when cutting
or drilling your barrels.
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Use jigsaw to cut opening
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Drill hole for faucet
Think before you drill – measure twice, cut once!
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Put thread seal tape on faucet
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Caulk around threads on top of tape
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Screw faucet in
Keep the faucet straight as you screw it in
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Put caulk around threads, then screw lock nut on inside of barrel
But how?
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Lock nut being put in place (using fingers and pliers)
Technique for screw top and closed top barrels.
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Faucet is done!
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Where do you want to put the overflow?
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Drill hole for overflow
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Put thread seal tape on hose adapter fitting
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Caulk around threads of overflow fitting
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Screw overflow in
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Caulk around threads on inside of overflow fitting and screw lock washer on
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Cut gray window screen to desired length
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When you get your rain barrel home…
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1. Prepare the Area Under Your Downspout for the Rain Barrel
Level the dirt under your downspout Add some sand, gravel or crushed stone as needed
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Create a Raised Platform to Set Your Rain Barrel On
Rain barrel needs to be higher than ground level Build a platform using bricks, cinder blocks, or pressure treated wood
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2. Put the Rain Barrel in Place
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3. Cut Off Part of Downspout
Measure twice, cut once! Use hacksaw
Hacksaw
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www.rainfordane.org/uploads/media/RainReserve_Homeowner_Installation.pdf
Use Hacksaw to Cut Downspout
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4. Re-attach the Curved Downspout End Piece
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Flexible downspout option
http://www.clermontswcd.org/Rain+Barrel+Care+and+Installation.pdf
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5. Re-attach the Downspout Strap
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6. Attach Garden Hose to Overflow
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7. Add Mosquito Dunk or Vegetable Oil
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Care of Your Barrel• Keep screen on top to prevent
mosquitoes – change screen every 2 years
• Remove debris from screen after storms
• Clean out with long brush and water
• Diluted 3% bleach solution
• Winterize rain barrel
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Winterizing Your Rain Barrel
• Disconnect downspout from rain barrel;
• Drain rain barrel & leave faucet open;
• Store barrel inside, turn upside down, or cover top;
• If left outside, tie down to prevent blowing over.
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www.nerainbarrel.com/FAQ.html
Flexible Pipe Is Very Handy
www.clermontswcd.org/Rain+Barrel+Care+and+Installation.pdf
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Increase storage capacity by using rain barrels in a series
Elevate the barrels for better water pressure
Modify the installation design for your needs
Barrel Options
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Some Tips
Example of automaticdiverter
Example of manual switch
diverter
• Use a diverter
• Automatic or manual
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So Many Barrels to Choose From…
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Be creative!Paint or landscape around your rain barrel
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Painting your rain barrel : 1) clean outside with 50/50 vinegar & water mix2) go over outside with mild abrasive pad3) base of primer for plastic4) exterior enamel paint or paint for plastic
Primer for plastic Paint for plastic
Mild abrasive pad
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Non-paint example of Rain Barrel Decoration
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Credits• Arlington County Department of Environmental
Services• Clean Virginia Waterways• Rutgers Water Resource Program, “Stormwater
Management in Your Backyard”.• New Jersey Water Conservation Program• New Jersey Sea Grant• USDA CSREES Regional Water Program