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===Overview===

===Overview===

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<p>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.  

<p>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. </p>

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

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

*Areas with mandatory [[downspout disconnection]] programs}}

*Areas with mandatory [[downspout disconnection]] programs}}

<strong><textprimary>The fundamental components are: </textprimary></strong></p>

<p><strong>The fundamental components are:</strong>

:-a [[catchment area]] where the rain lands, this will usually be a rooftop,  

:-a [[catchment area]] where the rain lands, this will usually be a rooftop,  

:-guttering and downspouts to channel the rainwater,

:-guttering and downspouts to channel the rainwater,

:-screens or filters to remove leaves and other large debris,

:-screens or filters to remove leaves and other large debris,

:- a rain barrel to hold the collected water.  

:- a rain barrel to hold the collected water.  

<p><strong><textprimary>Additional components may include:</textprimary></strong></p>

<strong>Additional components may include:</strong>

:-a tap or faucet fitted to the barrel  

:-a tap or faucet fitted to the barrel  

:- a hose or other irrigation system.  

:- a hose or other irrigation system. </p>

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