19 April, 2013
The Hopkinton Water Department has partnered with the Great American Rain Barrel Company in Hyde Park, MA to offer rain barrels to residents at a discount to help conserve water and save money.
Each UV protected polyethylene rain barrel is manufactured in the USA from a recycled shipping drum that stands 39" tall by 24" wide and weighs 20 lbs. empty with a wall thickness of 3/16", resulting in a rigid, heavy duty rain barrel that will last virtually forever. The barrel comes complete with overflow fittings, drain plug, screw on cover, and a threaded spigot with a choice of two ports to use with either a watering can or a garden hose. The rain barrel arrives with simple instructions for fast and easy installation.
The Water Department is offering the Great American Rain Barrel in three colors; Forest Green, Earth Brown or Nantucket Gray at the low cost of $69 versus the retail price of $119. To take advantage of this community program discount please go to: Great American Rain Barrel or call (800)251-2352.
Pick up will be on Tuesday, May 21 from 4pm - 6pm at the Water Department, 85 Wood St., Hopkinton, MA 01748 .
Deadline for ordering is May 13 at 5 PM.
Barrels will be on display in the Town Hall lobby and at the Water Department.
