The deadline to pre-order rain barrels from the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been extended to Tuesday, May 8. Pre-ordering your barrels allows you to choose between terra cotta, black and grey coloring. All barrels are approximately 55-gallon recycling/repurposed barrels.
Rain barrels are installed next to downspouts on your home and capture part of the rainwater from your roof. The water is held in the barrel allowing you to reuse the water for watering plants, washing the car and other non-potable uses. Rain barrels provide water for use during dry periods, reduce stormwater runoff from your property and are a source of free soft water.
Interested individuals can visit hamiltonswcd.org to place their pre-order until May 8. Rain barrels are $75 and can be picked up in Noblesville on Friday, May 11. Diverter kits that make installation simple and prevent overflow are available for pre-order for $25. Rain barrels will be available for sale after May 14 from the SWCD office, but color choice and supplies will be limited.
Visit hamiltonswcd.org or the office at 1717 Pleasant St., Noblesville to place your order.
Questions regarding the event can be directed to Claire Lane at Claire.lane@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or 317-773-2181.
Carmel residents are eligible for a $50 to $75 rebate from the City Stormwater Program after installing a rain barrel. The SWCD can provide an application for this program at the barrel pick up event.