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River Network & Project Rain Barrel River Network empowers and unites people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain all life.
Since 2011, River Network’s rain barrel program has distributed over 4,500 upcycled rain barrels to hundreds of communities across the U.S. and Canada.
Project Rain Barrel is generously
supported by the Coca-Cola Foundation
Flint River Watershed Coalition Partnering to protect, promote, and improve the Flint River and its watershed.
The Flint River Stewardship Day has been an April staple for over twenty years. The cleanup event originally began with the Friends of the Flint River Trail. Over the years, many partners have joined forces to now create one of the area’s largest cleanup eforts.
The Flint River Watershed Coalition and its chapters boasted over 330 volunteers in 2017 at 21 sites across the watershed. These same partners and more have come together again in 2018 with an ambitious goal of exceeding 500 volunteers.
Neighborhood Engagement HubTo strengthen and restore communities by providing a source for information, education, facilitation, project development,
advocacy, supportive equipment and material
The Neighborhood Engagement Hub provides:
* A community tool shed that provides residents and community groups access to free or low-cost tools and equipment for blight elimination and property maintenance.
* Community development services to help neighborhood groups achieve their goals.
* A community-based facility to host meetings, conduct programs, and build community with your neighbors.
Household water use Everything we purchase and consume, from food to electronics, indirectly increases our water use
The average U.S. family directly uses 320 gallons of water per day 2
Up to 60% of water use occurs outdoors, depending on where you live. The majority is used for irrigation2
Half of irrigation water is wasted though evaporation, leaks, and runof from improperly adjusted sprinkler systems2
2: United State Environmental Protection Agency. How We Use Water. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/watersense/how-we-use-water. 11/10/17.
Household indoor water use by fixture3
3: DeOreo, W.B., Mayerm P.M., Dziegielewski, B., Kiefer, J. (2016) Residential End Uses of Water, Version 2: Executive report. Water Research Foundation.
Toilet 24%
Shower 20%
Faucet 19%
Clothes Washer 17%
Leaks 12%
Dishwasher 2%Other 4%Bath 3%
Solutions Fix leaks immediately
The average household leaks over 10,000 gallons of water each year!4
Consider your food choicesEating one less pound of beef each week can save 93,600 gallons every year!5
Install Water Sense certified fixturesA Water Sense clothes washer can save 25 gallons per load!6
Advocate for green infrastructure in your communityInstall rain gardens, green roofs, porous pavement, and rain barrels!Support local green infrastructure development!
4: United States Environmental Protection Agency. Fix a Leak Week. Retrieved from: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week . 11/10/2017.5: GRACE Communications Foundation. The Water Footprint of Food. Retrieved from: http://www.gracelinks.org/1361/the-water-footprint-of-food. 11/10/17. 6: Consumer Reports: Washing machines that save water and money. Retrieved from: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/04/washing-machines-that-save-water-and-money/index.htm. 11/20/2017
Harvest free rainwater Rain barrels divert, collect, and store free rain and snowmelt that would normally flow from roofops into storm drains, rivers, and lakes.
Use rainwater to water gardens, flowers, trees and lawns, and for other household needs.
WARNINGNever drink or cook with water from a rain barrel!It is untreated and may contain contaminants that could harm you or
your pets if ingested
Rain barrel benefits Save money on water bills
Limit pollution from flowing into rivers
Save water for use during droughts
Control erosion and moisture accumulation near foundations
Reduce demand for treated tap water
Rain barrel guidelines Buildings must have gutters & downspouts Check with landlords or HOAs before installing a rain barrel Do not collect rainwater if you use chemicals on your roof Connect multiple barrels in sequence for greater water storage Do not remove the vent cap, it cannot be reattached
Building and installing
rain barrels
Prepare a base
Drill the fill hole
Paint the barrel
Drill the diverter hole
Install the diverter
Maintain the barrel
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Prepare a base (at home) Select a flat location for the barrel within three feet of a downspout Choose a downspout that collects water from a large section of roof Place the barrel close to gardens for easier watering Required: Raise the barrel of the ground by at least 10 inches Purchase a commercially available rain barrel stand or construct a simple base with wood, cinder blocks, bricks, or extra patio pavers Remember that full barrels weigh nearly 500 pounds
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WARNINGFull rain barrels are very heavy!
Children must always be supervised near rain barrels
Drill the fill hole Consider the location of the barrel before drilling the fill hole. The hole should be on the side of the barrel closest to the downspout
Measure down 3 inches from the top of the barrel, make a mark
Assemble the 1 ½ inch hole saw
Carefully drill the fill hole, centered on the mark
Insert the smaller rubber fitting
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Pro Tip: Consider drilling the fill hole at home. It should be as close to the downspout as possible.
Pro Tip: Consider drilling the fill hole at home. It should be as close to the downspout as possible.
Paint your barrel Painting the barrel helps stop sunlight from causing algae blooms
Raise the barrel of the ground for easier painting
Required: Prime the barrel with plastic spray paint primer
Apply lefover house paint over primer to camouflage the barrel
For artistic barrels: apply acrylic paint over the primer. Protect your work with a coat of spray-on clear sealant
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Pro Tip: Leave a 2 inch vertical strip of the barrel unpainted so you can see how full it is
Pro Tip: Leave a 2 inch vertical strip of the barrel unpainted so you can see how full it is
Pro Tip: Ask a hardware store or recycling center for free miss-mixed paint
Pro Tip: Ask a hardware store or recycling center for free miss-mixed paint
Drill the diverter hole (at home) Measure your downspout. Always drill into the 3 inch side
Place your barrel on the stand
Use straight edge to mark the downspout level with the fill hole
Assemble the 2 ⅛ inch hole saw
Drill into the 3 inch side of the downspout centered on the mark
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WARNINGAlways wear eye protection and gloves when drilling into metal
Install the diverter Squeeze the sides of the diverter and insert it into the downspout. The cup and arrow should be facing up
Secure the diverter with the two small screws
Insert the fill tube into the diverter and the barrel’s top hole
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Pro Tip: Cover the diverter
with window screen to keep debris out
Pro Tip: Cover the diverter
with window screen to keep debris out
Maintain your barrel6
Pro Tip: Flip the diverter
upside down to stop water from filling
Pro Tip: Flip the diverter
upside down to stop water from filling
Pro Tip: Connect multiple
barrels to increase storage capacity
Pro Tip: Connect multiple
barrels to increase storage capacity
Optional: If your barrel is missing the cap, cover the opening with window screen, a piece of wood, or a 4’’ PVC end cap to keep mosquitoes out
Check the barrel afer the first storm. Make sure it’s filling and not leaking
Periodically rinse the inside of the barrel with clean hose water
Disconnect and drain the barrel in winter if you live where water will freeze
Be social!Share photos of your rain barrel on social media!
#RiverNetwork #ProjectRainBarrel #FlintFwd #Stewardship2018
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Thank Youfor taking action to protect our shared water resources!
Visit RiverNetwork.org to learn more about water conservation
and Project Rain Barrel
LIABILITY EXEMPTION River Network, the Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola
Foundation, and your workshop host organizers cannot be held liable for any accident or injury resulting from
the construction, installation, or use of rain barrels
Take the remaining parts of the hardware kit home with you!