Rain Barrel Rebate Program

Rain barrels simply attached to downspouts to collect and store rainwater from your rooftop which can be used later to water your lawn or garden, or to wash your car. Using rain barrels not only help protect the environment from runoff, they save you money and energy through decreased demand for treated municipal tap water. If rain barrels seems like a lot of work for a little water, remember that one inch of rain falling on a 1,000 square foot roof adds up to 625 gallons of water! Obviously one rain barrel will not be able to catch all that water, but every little bit helps!

Through a joint effort with the City of River Falls, a refund of 50% of the purchase price of a rain barrel(s) up to a maximum of $30 is available as a water conservation promotion. To learn moer about rain barrels, including how to order a barrel from St. Croix County and redeem the rebate, contact Kristy Treichel at 425-0900, ext. 152 or go to City of River Falls' website.