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Acushnet Rain Barrel Distribution
is on for May 16th
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Pick-Up: May 16th, 2020 9:00-11:00
Acushnet DPW Recycling Center 700 Middle Road Acushnet, MA 02743
Deadline: May 10th , Midnight
How to Order:
Visit www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community and
Select your state and town or call (800)251-2352
Barrels are offered at $69, 40% off Retail
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SOME WATER FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
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- Researchers have conducted studies to discover methodologies that were successful in helping homeowners and towns manage their water supplies. One solution is to educate children to help combat issues of storm water runoff and involve communities in the process.
- There is No Restriction on Rainwater Use and it is Free.
The price that households must pay to maintain their water supply is increasing rapidly. The cost per unit of water for U.S. consumers has increased 50 percent since 2010, much faster than incomes. By 2022, water bills are projected to be unaffordable for 36 percent of U.S. households.
- The Wettest Year on Record. About 61 inches of rain fell on Massachusetts in 2018 — its wettest year on record — with 3 feet falling in the second half of the year. (NOAA)
- Yet… 31% of MA Cities and Towns had Water Bans in 2019 — 29% of which Were Mandatory. Even with record rainfall, water storage is a problem.
Climate Change and Water are Closely Linked. Rising temperatures associated with climate change will likely continue to increase precipitation in areas already experience record rainfall.
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Water that is affordable, as well as accessible and safe,
is a fundamental human right!
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Communities and residents need to collaborate to raise water conservation awareness with the goal of protecting water resources. Cities across the nation face the challenge of continuing to provide residents the infrastructure and resources that are safe and clean.
Water conservation benefits are two fold: they can help keep the cost of water down by protecting our water resources and they can also help reduce our water bills.
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Summer is an especially important time to save water. Outdoor water use increases residential consumption from 10% to 50% in June, July, August and September. These tips will show you ways to use water more efficiently outdoors, save money — and help lower garden maintenance, too!
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RAIN BARRELS
Rain barrels “harvest” rain and runoff from your home's downspouts. They are particularly useful if you can locate plants, beds or pots that require moist soil nearby. They are also great for filling up watering cans for indoor plants.
PLAN AND DESIGN YOUR GARDEN FOR EFFICIENT WATERING
Be aware of the various zones in your yard (hot/sunny, cool/shady, moist, dry, etc.) and plan your gardens accordingly.
TIMING IS CRITICAL!
Watering your lawn mid-day will result in a high rate of evaporation and sunburned grass.
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P.S. Help save a precious natural resource.
Let this newsletter “rain” all over
by forwarding it to family and friends.
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