rain barrels
Gutter-fed water storage
Rain barrels are containers that collect and store rainwater, typically from roof runoff via downspouts.
They're used for garden irrigation and other non-potable purposes, conserving water and reducing stormwater runoff: We filled the rain barrels during last night's storm.
The singular rain barrel refers to one such container.
- rainwaterCollected atmospheric moisture
- downspoutVertical roof drainage pipe
- diverterDevice that redirects flow
- tankLarge storage vessel
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
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- gardenbed, seeds, bloom, blossom, compost
- gardeninggardener, gardening, flowers, seeds, soil
- community gardenscommunity gardens, raised beds, compost bins, tool shed, garden clubs
- green livingeco-friendly, recycling, waste reduction, eco-friendly products, sustainable packaging
- homesteadinghomesteading, self-sufficiency, off-grid living, off-grid, chicken coop
rain barrelsindoor plumbing
Building's water and drainage system
municipal water supply · city water · tap water · piped water · water utility
rain barrelsstorm drains
Underground channels for runoff
drainage systems · storm sewers · French drains · sump pumps · impervious surfaces
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