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THE
TOWN OF
HOPKINTON
OFFERS RAIN BARREL WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
The Town of
Hopkinton
is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with
The New England Rain Barrel Company to offer
residents of Hopkinton and the surrounding area
rain barrels as a way to conserve water and help
the environment. A rain barrel collects water from
the roof when it rains and stores it for use
during dry conditions and when water ban
restrictions are in place. For a limited time, the
rain barrels may be purchased by Hopkinton and
area residents for $66.50 each, a $32.50 discount
off the retail price of $99.
The average homeowner uses approximately 40% of
water for outdoor use. A one inch rainfall on a
1,200 square foot roof will yield over 700 gallons
of water. Using a rain barrel is an excellent way
to conserve some of this water. A quarter inch
run-off from an average roof will easily fill the
barrel. If you have 5 storms a season, that equals
275 gallons of free water
 The rain barrels are made from 55 gallon blue
plastic recycled containers. The top does not come
off, so no children or pets can get in the barrel.
It has a six inch diameter inlet opening covered
with a screened louver to keep insects and debris
out. The barrels have 2 brass spigots; one to
allow you to connect a hose for watering, and one
for overflow. You can connect a hose to the
overflow spigot and redirect the water away from
your home. It even comes with a 5 foot hose
with a shutoff valve. You can join multiple
barrels for additional capacity.
The company will be taking orders through
June 4, 2008 and has scheduled a general delivery
of the rain barrels on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at
the Department of Public Works,
85 Wood Street
in Hopkinton from 4-7 p.m.. To order a rain barrel
or to receive more information, call The New
England Rain Barrel Company at 877-977-3135 or
order online at nerainbarrel.com.
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