Montgomery County

DIY Rain Collection Projects

 

Rain Barrels

Rain barrels capture water from your downspout to use for gardening or other non-potable use.

Rain Barrel Guide

Sources for Rain Barrels

Directions for making rain barrels

 

 

Rain Gardens

A rain garden uses native landscaping to soak up rain water from your downspout. The garden provides a ponding area allowing runoff to slowly infiltrate into the ground instead of being delivered to the storm sewer all at once.

Rain Garden Resources

Landscaping Guide

Native Plant list for Rain Gardens

 Calculating runoff volume from roof

 

 

Questions or Comments, Please contact Susan Harris