New Discount Program for Rain Barrels, from Great American Rain Barrel

Freetown is encouraging residents to harvest and save rainwater by offering 40% off the retail of a price Great American Rain Barrel.

Reasons Why You Should Purchase a Rain Barrel

• Save approximately $200 in annual water bills with a 60-gallon rain barrel.
• Help stressed trees and gardens during dry spells. In 2016, 48% of towns in MA had water bans.
• Rainwater has no chemicals, chlorine or fluoride – great for plants and lawn.
• One rain barrel can pay for itself in one season.
• You can help towns manage water supplies and storm water runoff.

About the Great American Rain Barrel Company

• 100% re-purposed rain barrels produced in Massachusetts.
• Most durable rain barrels on the market: 3/16” wall thickness.
• Last for years when properly drained & stored for winter.
• Screen filtered to keep mosquitoes out.
• Several rain barrels can be linked together — easy 5-minute setup
• Available Colors: Forest Green, Earth Brown, and Nantucket Grey. Also available unpainted.

Discount Price for Town Residents: $69 price, 40% off retail

How to Order: visit www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ and select your town or call (800) 251-2352. You can also print and fill out the below order form and send it to the Great American Rain Barrel Company

Pick-Up: Friday, May 10^th, 2019, from 2:00-5:00pm at the Fairhaven Board of Public Works, 5 Arsene St., Fairhaven, MA 02719

Ordering Deadline: midnight, May 5th