Conserve water and save money: order a Utilities Kingston rain barrel today
April 24, 2024
Utilities Kingston customers looking to buy sustainable products and take climate action – take note! The utility company is now offering a limited quantity of repurposed rain barrels that help divert waste from landfills and reduce treated water use.
By order, customers can get a home-delivered rain barrel to capture spring showers for their garden. Rain barrels can be ordered online, and you can order two rain barrels per utility account.
“By using a rain barrel, you’ll reduce your use of treated water. It takes lots of energy to pump and treat water, so saving treated water reduces greenhouse gas emissions,” says Caro Casista, Conservation Coordinator for Utilities Kingston. “We’re pleased to offer customers a product that also diverts waste from landfills. These rain barrels are repurposed from durable plastic barrels that were once used to store food.”
The rain barrels are available by order to residents of the municipality of Kingston, who receive a utility bill from Utilities Kingston. Orders must be placed by the account holder. Quantities are limited and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The barrels will be delivered to the service address on the account. No delivery appointment is required, and customers do not need to be home to receive their rain barrel.
The rain barrels cost $71.00, including HST and contactless delivery. This amount will be added as a one-time payment to the customer’s Utilities Kingston bill.
Utilities Kingston provides the rain barrels ‘at cost’ and does not profit from the sales.
These rain barrels are repurposed from durable plastic barrels that were once used to store food and come with a ten-year manufacturer warranty (two years on parts). Some scratches, dents, or markings are expected. The barrels are terracotta in colour, hold 220 litres/55 gallons, and include a leaf and mosquito filter basket, spigot/tap, overflow adaptor, and overflow hose. Dimensions are approximately 23 inches wide and 38 inches tall. Weight is approximately 20 pounds.
Rain barrels help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Here are a few of the environmental benefits of using a rain barrel:
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By reducing the energy used to pump and treat water, also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rain barrels help divert rainwater from the sanitary and storm sewer systems.
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Rain barrels save you money by lowering your water consumption.
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Rainwater contains minerals that are beneficial for plant growth.
How to install your rain barrel
Rain barrels are easy to install. Just follow the steps outlined at Utilities Kingston’s website or watch the video. Go to UtilitiesKingston.com/
Multiple rain barrels can be installed in tandem to increase capacity. Watering with a rain barrel is better for your plants and conserves energy needed to treat and pump tap water. Take climate action and order your rain barrel today!
For more information and to order online, visit UtilitiesKingston.com/