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SHOULD I BUILD A RAIN BARREL?

Did you know that the average roof collects 600 gallons of rain water for every inch of rain?

Rainwater from downspouts often drains onto driveways, sidewalks, or other paved surfaces and is not able to soak into the ground. Water rushing over these hard surfaces picks up pollutants along the way which then enters our streams. This water run-off can cause flash flooding and erosion, lower water quality, and harm fish habitats.

Painted Rain BarrelRain Barrel Benefits

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, rain barrels can save a homeowner 1,300 gallons of water use during peak summer months. Rainwater is naturally soft, oxygenated, and devoid of chlorine, so it can help improve the health of your gardens, lawns and trees.  

Capturing some of that rain water not only plays an important role in protecting our freshwater resources but also saves business owners, schools, and homeowners money by reducing tap water use. In Charles County, harvesting your rain with a rain barrel can also qualify you for a Watershed Protection and Restoration Fee credit on your property tax bill.

Rain Barrel Workshops

Rain Barrel Workshop General Information
Event Registration
Getting Started with Your Great American Rain Barrell

 

Upcoming Planning and Growth Management Events:

Planning Commission Meeting - Hybrid

This meeting is a hybrid meeting with a combination of virtual and limited in person attendance in the Charles County Government Building Blue Room.

Please visit the Planning Commission web page to view the agenda posting schedule, virtual meeting information, the public speaker and comment registration form, and for more information on this Commission.

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