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== Rainwater collection methods == | |||
=== Rain Barrels === | |||
This method is the fast to get setup with and popular as a readily available backup solution. It involves installing a barrel at a gutter downspout to collect rainwater. The actual barrel may be a recycled barrel or a commercially available rain barrel. Some commercially available barrels are made of food grade plastics. UV resistant plastics can be a good idea, especially if the barrel cannot be installed in a location away from direct sunlight. | |||
Pros: | |||
* Easily implemented by anyone at any residence | |||
* Barrels are readily available in your community or at various stores & websites | |||
* Barrels don’t take up much space so they can fit into any situation | |||
Cons: | |||
* Capacity is generally small with the commercially available barrels | |||
* It can easily overflow and so wastes water collection opportunities | |||
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