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Arain barrel is a water tankwhich is used to collect andstore rainwater at the end of

your downspout, which you can thenuse to water plants or gardens. Theyare a simple, efficient, low-costmethod for homeowners to collectand recycle water. Using rain as aresource in rain gardens and rainbarrels can have a dramatic impact onwater quality in our rivers and streams and will help reduce flooding. Somefacts about rain barrels and the tremendous impact they can have on ourwater resources:

It's estimated that during the hot summer months, the average homeowner uses 40 percent of the household water in the yard.

Collecting the mineral rich & chlorine free rain that falls on your roofcan help your garden, houseplants and reduce your water bill.

Modern rain barrels are sealed, safe around children and insect resistant.

A hose spigot on the front makes the captured rainwater available.

Keeping the rain that falls on our property, utilizing it, and not allowing it to run off will help recharge the water supply and reduce the stress on our creeks and rivers.

A quarter-inch of rain falling on the average home yields over 200 gallons of water.

PPuurrcchhaassee aa rraaiinn bbaarrrreell ffoorryyoouurr hhoommee!!To encourage more residents to apply for the stormwater utilityincentive for rain barrels and increase water conservation community-wide, the Village is promoting the ConservationFoundation’s rain barrel program

These 55-gallon, recycled food grade plastic rain barrels comeequipped with a spigot, garden hose threaded overflow, a screen in the top tohelp keep out bugs and debris, and have screw off lids. Many of these barrelswere originally used to import pickles and olives, but they can find new life bybeing retrofitted as rain barrels in your yard!

Color choices are: Terra-cotta, Grey, Black, and Blue

What is the cost? $58.50 per rain barrel, plus tax

How do I purchase a rain barrel?Rain barrels can be purchased online at www.downers.us or at any of our partner’s websites. Purchases for in-person pickup will be accepted through May15, 2013. Purchases for delivery will be accepted through the end of the year.

Getting your rain barrel home (three options):• You can pick up your rain barrel at the Downers Grove Public Works Open

House at 5101 Walnut Avenue, on May 17 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. for noadditional charge.

• NEW THIS YEAR: You can have the rain barrel delivered to your home for an additional $5.

• NEW THIS YEAR: You can have the rain barrel delivered and installed by a trained professional for an additional $20.

Stormwater Utility Rain Barrel Incentive:As part of the stormwater utility, the Village has created a rain barrel incentiveprogram to encourage residents to install rain barrels on their property.Qualifying properties will be provided a one-time bill reduction of $25 per property, applied to a customer’s stormwater utility account balance. The application for the incentive can be found at wwwwww..ddoowwnneerrss..uuss.

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A rain barrel will be on display through themonth of April at the following locations:

AApprriill 11--1122:: Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue

AApprriill 1155--2266:: Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road

AApprriill 2299--MMaayy 1100:: Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street

MMaayy 1133--1155:: Public Works, 5101 Walnut Avenue

WWhhaatt iiss WWaatteerr CCoonnsseerrvvaattiioonn??Preserving Every Drop is the DuPage WaterCommission’s Water Conservation and ProtectionProgram. The purpose of the program is to provide allwater users in DuPage County with a consistent messageabout water conservation and provide customers with thetools needed to be good stewards of our finite water supply. The program’s overall goal is to achieve a 10%reduction in water use per person within 10 years.

For more information and to calculate your water use with our simple water calculator, visit wwwwww..pprreesseerrvviinnggeevveerryyddrroopp..oorrgg.

Water conservation practices are not just for times of water shortage. Soundwater use practices reduce the amount of stress that we place on our resources,both by limiting water withdrawals and by decreasing wastewater discharges.Conserving water reduces wear and tear on major infrastructure such as waterand wastewater treatment plants and the distribution systems that deliver waterto consumers, and can postpone or eliminate the need for making major investments in new infrastructure. Using less water helps us to become moreflexible during times when there is a water shortage. Conserving water is simple and inexpensive!

Installing a rain barrel is an easy way to start conserving water now.

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or order online at www.downers.us.

Name

Address

Phone Email

Item Color Qty Total

Rain Barrel

55 Gallon Available in Black, Grey, Terra-Cotta, and Blue.

$58.50 each

Small Flex Elbow: Fits 2 x 3 inch downspout(connects downspout to rain barrel)

$7.70 eachwhite

Large Flex Elbow: Fits 3 x 4 inch downspout(connects downspout to rain barrel)

$13.20 eachwhite

Pedestal$27.50 each

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Item Subtotal

Pick-up at the Downers Grove Public Works Open House at5101 Walnut Avenue on May 17 between 3 pm and 6 pm ($0)

Delivery to your home ($5)

Please add Subtotal, Tax, and

Installation for TOTAL

Please mail this order form and a check made out to UPCYCLE PRODUCTS for the fullamount to: UpCycle Products, Inc.

400 East Wapella AvenueMinooka, Illinois 60447

Additional accessories are available at www.downers.us.

Plus 6.25% Tax(Subtotal x .0625)

Delivery and installation at your home ($20)

Subtotal

Pickup Options (Check one of the three options below)

Note: Do not select “$5 delivery toyour home” if you choose “deliveryand installation.”

VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE

www.downers.us

THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

http://www.theconservationfoundation.org/

DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT

www.dgparks.org

DOWNERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY

www.downersgrovelibrary.org

DUPAGE WATER COMMISSION

Preserving Every Dropwww.preservingeverydrop.org

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