Topic: Does a Rain Barrel Make Sense for Me?
Do you spend much time thinking about water supplies? Probably not. If you’re like most of us you just expect water to be there when you turn on your taps inside or outside your home. However, growing populations, particularly in areas with few ready sources of water means water supply and consumption is a growing concern. Even if you live in an area with an abundant supply of water now, the cost of maintaining and expanding municipal water and sewer systems means it will become an issue for all of us. As Benjamin Franklin said years ago, ‘When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water”.