The El Paso County Conservation District agrees that the lawful collection and use of rainwater using rain barrels is a great way to water residential lawns, gardens, and landscapes. We are now selling complete rain barrels and DIY kits.. Please visit the store at https://epccd.org/shop/ and explore the following information about rain barrels and our mission to support the conservation of natural resources to ensure health, safety, and general welfare of our community.
If cost is a barrier, El Paso County Conservation District is pleased to support the community by offering discounted, free or donated Rain Barrels through this Scholarship program. (This program is temporarily unavailable.)
Learn More:
LISTEN: NPR Morning Edition (2016) Grace Hood
Video: DIY Rain Barrel Installation by CSU Extension
Fact Sheets (click to open)
Websites:
Look for great tips and resources by Conservation Colorado, TreePeople, and Blue Barrel.
 | These rain barrels are sold AS A KIT. Each incudes:
These kits do not include downspouts, diverters, elbows, or materials to connect barrels in a series. You may or will need: A drill or utility knife, hack saw, hole saw, 1/2" twist, Phillips head, and 1" spade drill bits, screw driver, a small tube of flexible adhesive (waterproof, like Flex Seal®), a tape measure, framing square, marker, downspout elbow, gloves, safety glasses, and/or blocks (base). | |
 | These rain barrels are sold READY TO USE, having been assembled from upcycled barrels (mostly syrup storage from Swire Coca-Cola) by board members or staff of the El Paso County Conservation District. These barrels do not include downspouts, diverters, elbows, or materials to connect barrels in a series. A single barrel is $50; buy two for $90 ($5 discount per barrel). |