Rain Barrels Offer Opportunities To Ramp Up Water Conservation

ROUND ROCK, TX—Looking to do your part to conserve water this Spring? Round Rock area residents are invited to purchase their rain barrels online available at a discounted price for a limited time only. Rainwater barrels are used to harvest rain water to use on your lawn, plants and landscape and is a great conservation tool that prevents water waste.

The benefits of collecting rainwater includes:

• Better for plants than treated water
• Reduces/prevents soil erosion
• Helps keep your water bill to a minimum
• Helps conserve our drinking water supply

The rain barrels available for purchase will be offered over 40% off retail price and customers may order online through Friday, April 2. The rain barrels offered are 50-gallons capacity and are priced at $72.50 (retail price $129).

How To Purchase:

• Order Online: rainbarrelprogram.org/roundrock
• Pick-up Date: you will receive an email with pick-up details, tentatively scheduled for early April
• Pick-up Location: The City Utility & Transportation Bob Bennett Building at 3400 Sunrise Rd, Round Rock, TX 78665.

Rainwater collection equipment is eligible for rebates, when available, from the City of Round Rock and the LCRA, if you are a direct water customer of the City of Round Rock. For additional details, please contact Jessica Woods by email or 512-671-2872. For more information, click HERE.