Reduces Rainwater Runoff
One important benefits of rain barrels is that they reduce the amount of runoff from our roofs. Runoff is a huge problem in urban and suburban areas, polluting our waterways with fertilizers, pesticides, and other contaminants. Running water also gathers leaves as it flows, causing storm drain blockages and floods. Reducing runoff helps keep streams clear, and the plants and animals that rely on them healthy.
