Stormwater runoff is water that originates as rain or snow but because of traditional development, a high quantity of the water flows across land instead of seeping into the ground naturally. As water comes into contact with paved surfaces like parking lots, streets, and building rooftops it sweeps up pollutants, pushing them into nearby water ways, causing devastating impacts.
The good news is that we have a solution for this problem, and you guessed it— rain barrels! In this case, rain barrels will be connected to your roof gutters from a down spout that will point into the barrel, allowing you the opportunity to legally harvest your own rain water.
Interested in other Green Infrastructure projects Pierce Conservation can help you with? Check us out!