Capturing rainwater is a simple and affordable way to keep your garden hydrated and to lower your water bill. Rain barrels collect rain that travels from rooftops through gutter downspouts.
That water can be reused for watering plants and other outdoor needs (but not for drinking).
The City of Akron and local conservation groups have promoted rain barrels for years to help reduce runoff and protect local waterways. Ward 6 Council Member Brad McKitrick told residents at the June Ward 6 meeting that the Summit Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) holds rain barrel workshops…