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Warning: Our community's rain barrel program is causing drainage issues
The barrels overflow and make messy puddles. Any ideas to stop this but keep saving water?
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davidn558mo ago
Actually, that overflow water might be washing barrel gunk right into the storm drain.
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leemorgan8mo ago
Add an overflow pipe that runs from the barrel's top to a garden bed or gravel area. That way extra water gets used instead of making a mess.
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dixon.iris8mo ago
Have you thought about mosquitoes breeding in that overflow pipe when it's not raining? leemorgan's idea is smart but maybe we need a screen or something on the end. Stagnant water in a pipe sounds like bug city to me.
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