Scott Soil and Water Conservation District is selling rain barrels this spring
After great response last spring, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District in Jordan is once again selling rain barrels for water conservation. The brown 55-gallon barrels are being sold for $75 in conjunction with the annual tree and seed mix program.
If you are interested in purchasing a barrel, call the SWCD office to reserve yours today. Last year, almost 250 barrels were sold. Even though there is snow on the ground, it’s not too early to start thinking about your spring watering needs.
Rain barrel-gathered water isn’t subject to community watering restrictions. Rain barrels provide naturally soft water with no additives to irritate your plants. You can save money on your water bill. Rain barrels reduce water pollution in our rivers and lakes by reducing stormwater run-off. Your sewage treatment bill will be less because less water is going into the sewer system. Rain barrels decrease energy consumption used to treat wastewater and delay building/expanding wastewater treatment plants.
More than one barrel may be purchased by residents. Delivery and pickup is slated for April 15 and 16 at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. All orders must be pre-paid with cash or check, payable to Scott SWCD, 7151 190
th Street West, Suite 125, Jordan MN 55352. The barrels can be assembled quickly, ready to install and use in minutes. All orders will include instructions for placement and usage as well as benefits and suggestions for rain-barrel care.
For more information or to place your order, call (952) 492-5425. You may also get a copy of the rain barrel order by visiting the District website www.scottswcd.org or by clicking the link below.
Click here for an order form.
For more information or order forms, contact Diane Hrabe, Communications Specialist, Scott SWCD, 7151 West 190th Street, Suite 125, Jordan, MN 55352.