Halton Region Hosts Rain Barrel Sales

This spring, as part of Halton Region’s Water Conservation Program, the Region will be hosting four Rain Barrel sale events to promote wise outdoor water use during the summer months. Rain barrels are $45.00 each -cash only, one per household (limited quantities and available only while supplies last). Attendees must provide proof of Halton residency.

The sales are scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on:

• Saturday May 23, Halton Hills Civic Centre, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Georgetown
• Saturday May 30, Gary Allen Adult Learning Centre, 3250 New Street, Burlington
• Saturday June 6, Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25 (5400 Bronte Road), Milton (also pesticide drop off event)
• Saturday June 13, Oakville Works Yard, 1140 South Service Road West (between Third and Fourth Line), Oakville

“Water is a precious resource and we encourage everyone to be water wise both inside and outside their home,” said Regional Chair Gary Carr. “We can all do our part to conserve water and by doing this we can help preserve this limited resource for future generations.”

The 205 litre capacity (24” diameter) rain barrels fit in an average vehicle and require very little assembly. Residents should note that they are responsible for adapting their downspout to flow into the rain barrel – assembly and mosquito prevention instructions are included.

Halton Region established the Halton Water Conservation Advisory Committee to advise and assist the Region to develop and implement a comprehensive water conservation plan for the Region. As part of this committee, Halton Region offers many tips for conserving water inside and outside the home.

Some tips to conserve water outside your home include:

• diverting water from your downspout into a rain barrel, which is an excellent source of water for your garden;
• selecting drought tolerant plants so they don’t require lots of watering; and
• designing your garden and lawn in a water efficient manner.

Tips to conserve water inside your home include:

• installing low flow toilets and showerheads;
• installing low flow aerators on all sinks in your home; and
• check for and repair any leaking toilets or dripping faucets.

For more information about rain barrels or for other water conservation tips please contact Halton Region at 905-825-6000, toll free: 1-866-442-5866, or dial 311. You can also visit the website at www.halton.ca/waterconservationon.

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