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Old 08-20-2008, 06:18 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by twentysixtwo View Post
I suppose if you consider the energy it takes your city to pump and purify water, then using a rainbarrel will reduce the energy your household consumes since you should be able to reduce your consumption of tap water accordingly.

Anyone using a rain barrel? Any good recommendations on where to get one cheap or free? Our city sells them for $100 which is a bit more than I wanted to spend.......
I use the blue poly barrels.They had aloe vera pulp/juice originally,and can be had for about $ 8.00 around here.Downspout to screened funnel allows water in without access for mosquitoes.We're on a well,and at times the water can be easily made potable.Many neighbors prefer this water for gardens.Dangerous organic stuff you know!
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