The City of London and London Downtown are excited about Recycling water so to speak… Lily Raintainers, (rain barrels) are being offered for sale to anyone who would like to purchase one contact the city of London or London Downtown for price and delivery information.

     A Rain Barrel is simply a barrel that’s been set-up for the sole purpose of collecting and redistributing rain water. Typically rain barrels are attached to one of your gutter’s down spouts, which essentially widens the water collection area to the size of your roof. A properly installed rain barrel can collect up to 55 gallons of run-off with just a few inches of precipitation, which you can then use to water your lawn and/or garden.  Rain barrels are good for the environment, and can save you quite a bit of money on your water bill during the summer months.

        The water you collect in your rain barrel can be used water your garden and lawn, wash your car or bike, clean work boots and tools, and to water potted plants, for every gallon of water you use from your rain barrel, you’ll save the equivalent amount from your water bill. Fifty-five gallons is a lot of water, and can really add up over the course of a long, hot summer. The water you collect from your rain barrel is also free of chemicals that might be floating in your municipal water system, which is something your garden will appreciate. For information on how to build  your own rain barrel please contact the Laurel County Extension Service at 606-864-4167.