RAIN BARREL

Text Box: Please Click on the Rain Barrel Brochure on the Homepage for more information about our Rain Barrels and how to purchase them!!

Benefits of Diverting Water from the Downspout
Save money by lowering your water bill.
Reduces the volume of water flowing to the sewer treatment facility 
Lowers the percentage of roof top rainfall as a component of urban runoff 
Backup source of water during times of drought or between rain showers 
Helps to keep our creeks and beaches clean 
Naturally softened water - great for delicate houseplants, auto cleaning and window washing 
 Reduces the need for additional tax dollars earmarked for sewer expansion 
Chlorine-free water helps maintain a healthy biotic community in the soil 
Educational tool for teaching residents about water conservation 
 

 

 
 
   
Composting
The City of Waltham strongly encourages home compostingClick on the word composting to learn more. 

 
 

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