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==Overview==

==Overview==

Rain barrels are an above ground form of rainwater harvesting, typically used in residential settings. The precipitation flows from the roof, to the guttering and down the downspout before being diverted to the rain barrel for storage.

Rain barrels are an above ground form of rainwater harvesting, typically used in residential settings. The precipitation flows from the roof, to the guttering and down the downspout before being diverted to the rain barrel for storage. You can also view how to set up your own rain barrel system at home by checking out TRCA's [https://trca.ca/news/set-up-rain-barrels-harvest-rainwater/ How to set up a Rain Barrel and Harvest Rainwater] page.  

{{textbox|1=Rain barrels are an ideal technology for:  

{{textbox|1=Rain barrels are an ideal technology for:  

*Individual homes, where the owners can make good use of the water to irrigate a garden   

*Individual homes, where the owners can make good use of the water to irrigate a garden   

The two primary operational concerns for RWH systems are:

The two primary operational concerns for RWH systems are:

#A leak developing,

#A leak developing,

#Debris obstructing some part of the [[lnlet]] or [[outlet]] [[pipes]].

#Debris obstructing some part of the [[Inlets]] or [[overflow|outlet]] [[pipes]].

Planning can help ensure that these are identified and fixed more easily and cheaply.  

Planning can help ensure that these are identified and fixed more easily and cheaply.  

Example questions:

Example questions:

(comments made in reference to draft v. 2, on 1st June 2017).

(comments made in reference to draft v. 2, on 1st June 2017).

Research in warm climates (Texas and Greece) has demonstrated that first flush diverters improve the chemical characteristics of the harvested rainwater[http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0043135410008535][http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169412006993]. However, the use of diverters does not prevent the development of pathogens in stored water.  Rain barrels are not typically accepted to provide any quantifiable water quality treatment beyond that achieved through runoff volume and pollutant load reduction.

Research in warm climates (Texas and Greece) has demonstrated that first flush diverters improve the chemical characteristics of the harvested rainwater[http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0043135410008535][http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169412006993]. However, the use of diverters does not prevent the development of pathogens in stored water.  Rain barrels are not typically accepted to provide any quantifiable water quality treatment beyond that achieved through runoff volume and pollutant load reduction.

==Costs==

==Costs==

Many municipalities run schemes to provide homeowners with subsidized barrels. In some places barrels can be purchased from around $50.  See list below.

Many municipalities run schemes to provide homeowners with subsidized barrels. In some places barrels can be purchased from around $50.  See list below.

Additional items such as filters, screens or hoses may cost extra.

*Additional items such as filters, screens or hoses may cost extra.

Hardware stores carry a wider range or products to suit all kinds of space constraints, aesthetic concerns, or budgets.

*Hardware stores carry a wider range or products to suit all kinds of space constraints, aesthetic concerns, or budgets.

Outdoor barrels for the residential market can cost up to $300, these have larger capacity and smart sensors.  

*Outdoor barrels for the residential market can cost up to $300, these have larger capacity and smart sensors.  

 

==Incentives and Credits==

==Incentives and Credits==

===Ontario===

===Ontario===

*[http://www.peelregion.ca/watersmartpeel/residents/rainbarrels.htm Region of Peel]

*[https://guelph.ca/living/house-and-home/lawn-and-garden/rain-barrels/ City of Guelph]

*[http://www.halton.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=8310&pageId=11372 Halton Region]  

*[https://ecocaledon.org/projects/rain-barrels/ EcoCaledon]

*[https://ecocaledon.org/projects/rain-barrels/ Caledon]

*[https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Water-and-Environment/Water-Conservation/Outdoor-Water-Conservation Halton Region]  

*[https://www.peelregion.ca/water/efficiency/home-outdoors.asp Region of Peel]

 

==See Also==

==See Also==

*[[Rain gardens]]

*[[Rain gardens]]

*[[Rainwater harvesting]]

*[[Rainwater harvesting]]

==External Links==

==External Links==

===Proprietary Systems===

===Proprietary Systems===

{{:Disclaimer}}

{{:Disclaimer}}

*[https://harvestingrainwater.ca/store/ CleanFlo]

*[https://www.aquascapeinc.com/rainwater-harvesting-system AquaScape RainXchange]

*[http://www.ecoshift.ca/ Ecoshift]

*[https://www.harvestingrainwater.ca/ CleanFlo]

*[http://www.rtscompaniesinc.com/main7.cfm?selectedCategoryID=1F838B15-056C-44EC-35DA-0D500EAB5775&bShowWW=0 EnviroWirx]

*[https://shop.raingrid.com/ RainGrid]

*[https://www.raingrid.com/ RainGrid]

*[http://www.rainxchange.com\ RainXchange]

[[category:Residential]]

[[category:Residential]]