MWRD offering discounted rain barrels to Cook County residents

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District rain barrels are now available to residents of Cook County at a discounted price of $21.50, and $10.75 for seniors 65 and older.

Rain barrels capture rainwater from your roof and save it for later use. They can help prevent basement backups, street flooding and sewer overflows by keeping rainwater out of the sewer system. The water can be used for lawns or gardens and clean items like work boots, tools and bikes.

The barrels are made from durable high-density polyethylene, come in four colors (black, blue, terra cotta and gray) and include instructions, a leaf and mosquito filter screen, a flexible downspout connector, a spigot/tap and an overflow hose.

Delivery is free. For more information or to place an order, visit mwrd.org/community-action/rain-barrels.