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Credit: : Seeds for Eco Communities
Seeds for Eco Communities, an Ontario based not-for-profit is holding a rain barrel fundraiser for residents of Ajax, Pickering and Prince Edward County.
Each rain barrel includes a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot and an overflow hose.
Seeds for Eco Communities provide educational tools and resources to anyone who is interested in establishing eco-communities or living in an off-grid self-sustaining environment. Information is also shared to help those interested in beginning or continuing to move the yardstick towards a lower footprint life.
Seeds for Eco Communities has partnered with RainBarrel.ca for the fundraiser.
9 Reasons to Buy Rain Barrels
- Rain barrels provide a free supply of water for many uses!
- Rainwater is free of chlorine and fluoride, typically found in tap water and it is the preferred choice of local residents with the best looking gardens.
- Rainwater can help reduce pollution. Homeowners with rain barrels can disconnect their downspouts from the sewer systems, resulting in redirection of rainwater to permeable ground surfaces that filter and absorb the water. This natural filtering helps ensure a cleaner and replenished water supply for the community’s streams and rivers and prevents rainwater from going into the storm management systems.
- When communities don’t have to manage as much stormwater, they can keep down water costs and related charges and taxes.
- Rainwater, which is naturally acidic, can balance out the alkaline nature of soils near chemically based concrete.
- Rainwater also has the benefit of being a similar temperature as the air, and does not shock plants’ roots like tap water does. Overall, rainwater is a healthier option for plants.
- When outdoor water restrictions are in place, water from a rain barrel can be used to wash vehicles or water lawns.
- Residents can also use the water to clean floors and do laundry, and having a source of stored water can be beneficial if an emergency ever arises.
- Redirecting rainwater away from a home’s foundation by using a rain barrel can help avoid flooding in basements, and prevent damage to the foundation.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUNDRAISER
Barrels must be pre-ordered in advance online and will be scheduled for home delivery the week of May 25.
Home delivery is for residents of Ajax, Pickering and Prince Edward County.
Phone: 416-993-1147
Cost: $65 & up