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JRBP is bringing Rain Barrels to the Ozarks.

 

New shipment IS HERE: contact Tiffany Frey for purchasing details 417-836-6183 or tfrey@missouristate.edu James River Basin Partnership and The City of Springfield are holding a Rain Barrel Sale on Wednesday, July 16th  at the Southwest Springfield Salt Facility.  Sale is open between 4pm -6:30pm.

Sale Location- Southwest Salt Facility, 3301 S. Kauffman Rd.  Springfield, Missouri. This site is located nearly at the corner of Battlefield and West Bypass.  If you are traveling south on West Bypass (which turns into FF) you will arrive at the Battlefield Rd. intersection. Battlefield road goes east and Kauffman road goes west.  Take a right (west) on Kauffman Rd. It slopes down a bit and the salt facility is off to the right.

Greene County residents will receive a $25 instant rebate on rain barrels purchased. This rebate program is funded by City of Springfield Public Works, City Utilities, and Greene County Resource Management.

 

Ready-made barrel:

 
 

Features:

  • 32"H x 24" W, 55 gallon
  • Debris screen, spigot and hose
  • Overflow tube - direct overflow away from foundation
  • Expansion kit - connect another barrel on either side
  • Flat back - fits easily against house
  • Made from recycled materials
  • Available colors: green or brown
Online retail price (w/ shipping) = $155
Program price = $100
Instant rebate = - $25
Rebated Price = $75

 

2-barrel kit: (some assembly required)

 
 

 

 Includes:

Program price = $100
Instant rebate = - $25/per barrel
Rebated Price = $50

 

Why use a rain barrel?

An average home with a roof size of 1,000 square feet will generate approximately 600 gallons of water from a 1-inch rainfall. Collecting and using this water with rain barrels helps reduce the demand on public and private water supplies, and reduces pollution, flooding, and erosion in local waterways by reducing storm water runoff.

How do I use the water?

The water that you collect in your rain barrel can be used to water indoor and outdoor potted plants and landscaped areas, clean off gardening tools, wash your car, and for other non-potable uses.

How do I install the barrel?

The rain barrel is easy to install. Shorten your downspout, leaving a 2" gap to allow for removal and cleaning of the screen on top of the barrel. Use an elbow or section of flexible downspout if needed to direct the water into the barrel. Elevating the barrel on blocks will create increased flow.

Will the barrel be a source of mosquitoes?

Place a mosquito "dunk" or "donut" in the barrel to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. These products are non-toxic, inexpensive, and widely-available.