Grafton residents offered discount in rain barrel program
Grafton residents can now order rain barrels, which will be delivered in July.
“We encourage homeowners to use rain barrels because they help the town manage its water resources by reducing runoff, lowering municipal water demands, saving energy at treatment plants, and improving residential stormwater management,” Town Administrator Evan Brassard said. “Rain barrels also help residents to reduce water bills. Both the community and the homeowner win on this one.”
In 2020, water system demand in Massachusetts was 195.76 million gallons per day.
On average, Massachusetts receives approximately 48 inches of rain per year, with average monthly rainfall between 3 and 4 inches for all regions of the state, according to a fact sheet about the rain barrel program. These precipitation patterns are changing, and the changes are likely to become more pronounced in the years ahead.
To find out more about the barrels and to participate in The Great American Rain Barrel Program, visit: www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ and select “Grafton.” Barrels are offered at the discounted price of $69 for Terra Cotta, $79 for painted, and $74 for unpainted.
The town is offering Grafton residents an additional $25 discount for the first 100 barrels. Grafton residents can participate by using the coupon grafton2022.
Barrels will be available for pick up on Saturday, July 16th, 9:00-1:00 pm at the Grafton Highway and Recycling Barn, 64 Old Westboro Road. The deadline for purchase is July 7 at midnight.
