Rain Barrel Information
Harvesting rainwater helps conserve water and protect our waterways from polluted runoff!
Did You Know?
One inch of rain falling on a 1,000 square foot roof can harvest 600 gallons of rainwater
By implementing a rain barrel system, you can:
- Reduce water pollution as a result of rainwater runoff which carries pesticides, fertilizers, sediment, oil, and trash into local rivers and lakes.
- Reduce soil erosion and improve the ability of water to infiltrate the soil at a reduced intensity.
- Reduce dependency on the municipal water supply and see a cost savings on your water bill.
- Treat your garden, plants, and lawn to clean and free rainwater and help save energy by reducing demand on our drinking water supply!
This rain barrel tutorial video was presented during a County sponsored webinar on 1/30/2022. You can sign up for Rebates & Incentives announcements via our listserv to be notified of future events.
The above image is a schematic on how an installed rain barrel functions. Image Courtesy of City of Palo Alto, CA and City of Lincoln, CA
Rain Barrel Rebates
Rain barrel rebates may be available through the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and County of San Diego. Visit the Waterscape Rebate Program Rain-Saving Rebates page for more information.
Resources
Mosquito prevention info kits with a sample of screen can be requested from the County of San Diego Vector Control Program by phone (858-694-2888) or email (vector@sdcounty.ca.gov). Educational materials are also available to download on Vector Control Program’s website .
If you would like additional rain barrel information or have questions, e-mail us at Watershed.Rebates@sdcounty.ca.gov
Thank you for doing your part to protect our waterways!
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