One of the most precious commodities in the country today is water. In most parts of the southwest the aquifer, or water table, is below record levels and great river systems, like the Colorado River, are taxed  beyond reasonable expectations of replenishment.

In the pioneer days people in semi-arid and arid areas collected water using gutter systems that emptied into barrels. These rain barrels could be filled and stored during times when the weather was wet and then the water was used for human consumption and washing when the ground was parched and the wells dried up. However, the development of deeper well systems all but ended this tradition until just recently.

Today more people than ever ware using rain collection systems to supplement their landscaping water needs. The Emsco 60 Gal. Waterstone Rain Barrel Rain Water Collection System Kit fits the needs for the homeowner who wants to conserve water and also lessens the dependence on municipal water systems. The Waterstone products have a natural rock appearance that fits in with most home and garden landscapes.

With a huge 60 gallon capacity the system includes a downspout kit that adjusts for any 2 x 3 or 3 x 4 inch downspout. This means that in a moderate rainfall the collection system will fill a 60 gallon rain barrel with water in approximately1-1/2 to 2 hrs. In addition The Emsco 60 Gal. Waterstone Rain Barrel Rain Water Collection System Kit can be diverted to an automatic watering system for providing moisture for nearby plants.

Can you imagine having all the water you need for a green lawn and shrubs without taxing water that should be used for human consumption? It’s really easy being green.