The Connecticut Audubon Society in Milford is doing its part to use water wisely by utilizing rain barrels.
“It works just like your hose,” Comins said. “You hook your hose right up to it and there’s a little lever on the bottom and gravity does the rest.”
A one-inch rainfall on an average size roof can yield up to the 700 gallons of water.
Forty percent of the average homeowner's water use comes from using water outdoors. The water is used for activities such as watering your garden or lawn and washing your car.
Rain barrels aren’t just budget-friendly, they also help keep our local water clean.