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=== Rain Barrels === | === Rain Barrels === | ||
[[File:Rain barrel.jpg|thumb|Picture of a 'rain barrel' with down spout from roof collected rainwater. | left | 240px]] | [[File:Rain barrel.jpg|thumb|Picture of a 'rain barrel' with down spout from roof-collected rainwater. | left | 240px]] | ||
This method is the | This method is the fastest to get setup with and is 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: | Pros: | ||