How to Build a Rain Barrel

Walter’s Rain Barrel Instructions

Cobb County Rain Barrel Instructions

I got my barrel from a roadside vendor in Loganville: 770 466 4284

Large plastic garbage cans make fine rain collectors as well.

Many local hardware stores offer assembled rain barrels or kits you can use to make your own.

Ace Hardware store locator

For other plans, see:

City of Bremerton’s Web Site

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Covington Water Conservation

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