Rain Barrel Program

Order Online [NO LONGER TAKING ORDERS] Email: RainBarrel@LUS.org

About our Program

The Rain Barrel Program is a Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) interdepartmental collaborative between Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) and the Environmental Quality division of Public Works. The purpose of the program is to promote outdoor water conservation and sustainable stormwater management of the Bayou Vermilion Watershed.

The LUS / LCG Rain Barrel Program is designed to offer rain barrels to Lafayette Parish residents at a reduced retail cost and make them easily available for purchase during the spring season of each calendar year. 2020 orders will be taken through this program from February 04, 2020 – [REACHED ORDER CAPACITY]. Click to order your Rain Barrel now.

What is a Rain Barrel?

A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater from rooftops at either the downspout or the lowest pitch area of a roof. The water can be used later on your lawn, garden or for other outdoor purposes.

Why use Rain Barrels?

• Saves money on water bills

Lawn and garden watering can account for up to 40% of your household water bill during the spring and summer months. Rain barrels can reduce your outdoor water use by using rainwater rather than tap water.

• Improves water quality of the Bayou Vermilion

Rain barrels reduce the amount of stormwater runoff and surface water pollutants that enter our watershed. For more information on stormwater runoff, visit LafayetteLa.gov/Stormwater

• Provides optimal water for plants

Rainwater is naturally soft water and devoid of chlorine and other chemicals found in tap water. For this reason, plants thrive on rainwater.

Is a Rain Barrel Right for Me?

A rain barrel can be a wonderful addition to your yard and a useful tool for your outdoor watering needs. A rain barrel is right for you if:

• You use a garden hose, soaker hose or watering can for your outdoor watering needs. The filled barrel will not provide an adequate amount of pressure to connect to a sprinkler system.

• You use water for outdoor purposes at least once a week.

• The placement of the barrel will be in a surrounding location that slopes away from your house and neighboring properties.

• The area surrounding the rain barrel is a previous surface to soak up overflow water.

Rain Barrel Components

The rain barrels being offered are recycled food grade barrels and made up of the following:

• Removable Top: Screw top lid with a drilled hole in the center for the rain to enter.

• Mesh Screen: Under lid to keep out debris and mosquitoes.

• Overflow Valve: 3/4 inch sized valve attached to the top of the barrel and used to redirect overflow water.

• Drain Valve: Located at the bottom of the barrel and used to attach additional barrels for greater water collection.

• Spigot: Allows for access and control of the rainwater.



SPECIFICATIONS:

Capacity: 55 gallons

Diameter: Approx: 24 inches

Height: Approx: 39 inches

Material: Polyethylene (plastic based)

Color: Option of unpainted (black, terra cotta)

Program Eligibility

There will be a limited supply of 300 rain barrels available for the subsidized price of $38. Before any purchase will be accepted, the LUS/LCG terms and conditions must be agreed upon. Click here to print and view the LUS / LCG terms and conditions.

In order to receive a discount, the following criteria must be met:

• Resident of the City of Lafayette or within the unincorporated area of Lafayette Parish

• One discount per account allowed

This offer is limited to 1 barrel per household. Additional barrels may be purchased at $49.

How to Order

Orders and payments will be accepted via the following method:

Order online using credit or debit card by clicking here



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* Online order deadline is [ORDER LIMIT REACHED]

Accessories

To view the accessories being offered, click here.

Pick up Your Rain Barrel

All orders will be available for pick up on a Saturday, July 11, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at:

The Dean Domingues Compost Facility

400 Dugas Road (off of N. University between Pont De Mouton and Gloria Switch Road)

Lafayette, LA 70507

If you are unable to pick up your rain barrel during this time, please send an email request to rainbarrel@lus.org to schedule another pickup time.

Contact Garrison Harrison at 291-8194 or email rainbarrel@lus.org for additional information or questions about this program.

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