Collecting rainwater is a great way to conserve water. If people living in cities can reduce the usage of municipal water during hotter months, there will be more water to go around. People living in the country can also conserve water from their wells by using rain water. Rain barrels are an effective way to collect water. You can easily install a barrel underneath a gutter to collect rainwater for multiple uses around your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Use rainwater for your lawn or garden. You can install an extension to a rain gutter downspout to divert rainwater to water your lawn or garden (see Resources below).
2. Use rainwater from your rain barrel in your toilet. Some cities have laws against using rainwater in toilets, so check with your local city representatives first before you apply this idea. If it is against the law, you can write a letter to your state representative voicing your displeasure at having to use drinking water in your toilet instead of rainwater.
3. Mix rainwater with your car's antifreeze. You can conserve water by using rainwater in your radiator.
4. Wash your car with rainwater. Grab a bucketful of rainwater out of your rain barrel. Mix your soap in it as usual, and you can give your car a natural bath.
5. Mop your floors with rainwater. Use a bucket of rainwater when you mop your floors as usual.
6. Water your houseplants with rainwater. Rainwater is naturally soft, which will be a benefit to your plants.
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