Halton Region Annual Rain Barrel Sale Starts Today!
Rain barrels will be for sale starting today and for the next three Saturdays in Oakville and the Halton Region.
If bought through retail, rain barrels may well cost over $200 however Halton Region offers them to residents for the low price of $36 each. Residents may buy only one rain barrel per household.
In 2009, Halton residents purchased approximately 6,200 rain barrels. These rain barrels had the potential to reduce water consumption in Halton by more than 1.2 million litres.
Why Use a Rain Barrel?
Rain barrels divert rain water from entering our sewer systems
and stop pollutants from being swept into the surrounding streams, reducing run-off by as much as 70%
Rain barrels store a great abundance of unchlorinated water for use on gardens and lawns
Rain barrels help homeowners save money on water bills
Rain barrels are simple to install and easy to use
Rain barrels lower the demand on city water systems, especially during the hot summer months
Purchase your rain barrel from 8am - noon on the following days:
Saturday, May 1st Mohawk Raceway, 9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville
Saturday, May 8th Oakville Place Mall, 240 Leighland Avenue, Oakville
Saturday, May 15th Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown
Saturday, May 29th Mapleview Centre, 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington
Conserving our water and diverting storm water run-off away from our streams and water bodies is something we can all take part in by buying and using a rain barrel.
Mark your calendar and make plans to visit one of the above locations to pick up your rain barrel during the 2010 Halton Region Rain Barrel Sale Days, on now.
and stop pollutants from being swept into the surrounding streams, reducing run-off by as much as 70%Rain barrels store a great abundance of unchlorinated water for use on gardens and lawns
Rain barrels help homeowners save money on water bills
Rain barrels are simple to install and easy to use
Rain barrels lower the demand on city water systems, especially during the hot summer months
Purchase your rain barrel from 8am - noon on the following days:
Saturday, May 1st Mohawk Raceway, 9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville
Saturday, May 8th Oakville Place Mall, 240 Leighland Avenue, Oakville
Saturday, May 15th Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown
Saturday, May 29th Mapleview Centre, 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington
Conserving our water and diverting storm water run-off away from our streams and water bodies is something we can all take part in by buying and using a rain barrel.
Mark your calendar and make plans to visit one of the above locations to pick up your rain barrel during the 2010 Halton Region Rain Barrel Sale Days, on now.
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Jo-Anne Smith, the author of this article, is a REALTOR® with Brekland Realty Group, Oakville, Ontario and welcomes your real estate inquiries. To contact her, visit www.oakville-burlingtonhomes.com |
