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Conserving land and water resources in the Saginaw Bay Watershed USING RAIN BARRELS         WHY RAIN BARRELS? Did You Know? Lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40% of total household water use during the summer. A rain barrel can save most homeowners about 1,300 gallons of water during peak summer months. In an average rain storm, more than 700 gallons of water run off the roof of a typical home. (That’s enough water to take 17 baths or 58 showers!) Good for YOU Use water wisely by watering your garden with free water collected from your roof. Reduce water bills. Rain water is great for plants. Rain water is usually soft and free of dissolved minerals. This untreated water is great for your indoor plants, your garden and lawn, or washing your car. Good for the Environment Reduces rainwater run-off that carries sediments, grease, pesticides and fertilizers into local waterways where it can harm plants, fish, and wildlife. Reduces soil erosion. Helps minimize sewer overflows during heavy rainfalls where the overflow carries debris and toxic pollutants into local surface water. Winners of free rain barrels through drawings to date: Al Schrems, Floyd Bender, James Mentele, Karen May, Chris Chesny, Bill Coberly, and Shawn Schalm. ABOUT THE RAIN BARRELS: Features of the ENVIRO Rain Barrel: ·         Unique shape and neutral color ·         55 gallon/208 liter capacity ·         34” high X 24” wide ·         Easily accommodates existing downspouts ·         4’ long overflow hose can be linked to another rain barrel or can be directed away from the house ·         Snap on lid, comes with 4 screws to attach the lid to the body of the barrel ·         Installation instructions, spigot, screws, overflow hose and clamp included     P.O. Box 222 311 Fifth Street Bay City, MI 48707-0222 989.891.9986