Discount on Rain Barrels for Residents
09 November 2004
The City of Richmond’s rainwater barrel program will begin Saturday November 13, 2004. Distribution will be done at the recycling depot 5555 Lynas Lane, located next to the City’s Operation Yard. Payment is made at City Hall in the Tax department starting November 12, 2004. Customers will be given a coupon for one rainwater barrel to be redeemed at the recycling depot.
On Saturday November 13, 2004 a “Water Saver” representative will be on hand demonstrating the installation and operation of their products.
There are three styles of rainwater barrels being offered at a subsidized price with accessories available at an additional cost. The program is for Richmond residential customers only.
A 50 per cent subsidized price for a plain 45 (202 Litres) or 50 (225 Litres) imperial gallon reused plastic barrel in white or blue is $20.00. Rainwater barrels are made from reused PVC plastic barrels that previously contained soap or food products and have been triple flushed.
This program is a pilot study and there are a limited supplies available. Purchase is on a first come basis.
Water Diverter Unit $16.00
The water diverter unit is designed to work with the plain 45 (202 Litres) or 50 (225 Litres) barrels, while the flexahopper unit will require an adjustment to the customer’s existing downpipe. (purchase of additional downpipe parts is not included)
- 7’ (2.1 m) hose tubing
- deactivating plug
- fastening screws
- shaping template
- installation instructions
A subsidized price of $90.00 has been set for rainwater barrels which have been specifically manufactured for the collection of rainwater. The barrels are made from recycled plastic. The dark forest green barrel has both a connection for a soaker hose, and a faucet for a watering can to allow flexibility in irrigation. Additional design features include:
- overflow to storm drain
- childproof opening
- half barrel design allows it to sit flush against side of house
- two faucets to accommodate hose and watering can
- dark forest green
- weighs 20.5 kgs (45 lbs)
- holds 341 litres (75 imp. gallons)
Water collected off the roof is considered unfit for human consumption. The intended uses for rainwater collected in the rain barrel are numerous including watering the gardens, washing outside surfaces and various other purposes the user can come up with.
