Aquarion To Offer Upcycled Rain Barrels To Customers In Darien

Darien CT

25 February, 2022

1:40 PM

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DARIEN, CT — Aquarion Water Company will offer upcycled rain barrels for sale and available for pickup in various communities, including Darien, as part of the company's ongoing water conservation efforts. According to a news release provided by the company, Connecticut customers will be able to purchase a high-quality, 60-gallon upcycled rain barrel designed to fit under a downspout and catch rainwater running off of the roof for $75. Customers can collect and store water for use in a garden whenever it rains. According to Aquarion, it only takes one quarter-inch of rainfall on an average roof to fill the barrel and provide water to use during dry periods, even when restrictions are imposed on water usage. Use of rain barrels can help conserve water and reduce water bills. Customers can order barrels at www.aquarionwater.com/rainbarrels. Orders must be received by May 6, and pickup locations will be subject to COVID-19 restrictions. In Darien, barrels can be picked up at the Noroton Heights Train Station, located on Ledge Road, on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Barrels will also be available for pickup at the following locations: Saturday, May 14 Fairfield - at Fairfield Town Hall Campus, 725 Old Post Road - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Greenwich- at Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road (side of building by the baseball field) - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trumbull - at Trumbull Town Hall, 5866 Main Street - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Litchfield - at Litchfield Town Hall, 74 West Street - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Simsbury - at commuter lot, Jim Gallagher Way / Iron Horse Blvd (near bus shelter) - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stonington - at Aquarion Water Company, 349 Mistuxet Avenue - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Key features of the barrels include: 60-gallon food-grade upcycled rain barrel with brass spigotRemovable intake screen keeps insects and debris from enteringOverflow directs water away from the foundationConnects to drip irrigation, soaker or garden hosesTerra cotta color prevents light transmission & inhibits algae growthEasy to set up and use – screw off top for easy cleaningJoin multiple barrels for extra capacityFurther information can be found at www.aquarionwater.com.