From KXAN, April 23, 2009...
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor , Central Texas still remains under an exceptional drought. Last week's rain only put a small dent in our 19 month rain deficit of nearly two feet.
Dire drought conditions and the motivation to "go green" have some Central Texans looking at new ways of conserving water. Rain barrels are a simple way to start. They collect rainwater runoff so homeowners can water their gardens and lawns.
The City of Austin even provides a $500 rebate to help offset the cost of rain barrels if you plan on collecting over 300 gallons. The city also offers 75 gallon barrels at a subsidized cost. If you have a 2,500 square foot home and receive 32 inches of rain annually, you can collect nearly 45,000 gallons of water. Go to the Zilker Botanical Gardens or Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center , and you can see a rainwater harvesting system in use.
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