HW #25

http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/rain-water-barrels-in-short-supply-1.2840836

Who would have guessed that New York City was in desperate need for rain water barrels? The fact that they are free and eco-friendly is a great offer to residents who collect rain water off of their lawns in them to reuse. The demand for them is so high at this point that there is a waiting list! That makes me very happy to hear because it shows that there really are a lot of people who care about the environment and its conditions. The first give away for these barrels was in 2008 and ever since their popularity has increased. Along with benefitting the environment and saving money they are also good for gardening. Catching rain water in barrels also gets rid of some of the pressure put on the sewer system and protects the watershed. They are placed on top of roofs and only $80 is spent on each barrel.