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'r~'""'~~~~'"-:::-~-::'~:::::::::::'::::'-':-'-"-'-'" ,.,...._':-"'-c:==:-::::--==::::-=-=-==::'=':......:: =='::::":':-::-==:::"":':':::::-:.':'::::""='::'"==:=:'" "::=~:"l'=--' I Words of Wisdom i: 11. Clean out vour rain barrel. i ' . 3/4 cup Clorox per gallon of water to remove remaining contents of recycled barrel prior to : : I' installation. This cleaning is only done once before any stored water is used from the barrel. I,il...:, ' . Sediment and debris removal as needed monthly, yearly, etc. 12. Manaaement of heaw rain storms. Rain barrels fill very quickly in a heavy storm. Connect a 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 i,!'l' , inch hose to the barrel's overflow port and direct the water at least 6 feet away from the building foundation. I. 'I' Note: Garden hoses can be too small, causing spillage near the house foundation. Emptying your rain II barrel before any rain event will provide "dead storage,. and allow for optimal water savings.i 13. Winterizina rain barrels. Disconnect downspout connections to the rain barrel prior to the first hard freeze. l! i Redirect the downspout area away from the foundation of the house for the winter season.' 14. Maintenance. Periodic checks throughout the season should be done to make sure screens are cleaned :I!i lout, hoses are well attached, and no small animals have found their way in. 15. For safety concerns regarding rain barrel use for drinking water, on vegetable plants, avoiding mosquitoes, t I or cautions regarding roofing material, see: if I . http://home.comcast.netl-Ieavesdance/rainbarrels/safety.html. :,...;.',1: 16. For installation and maintenance tips see our Loeal Rain Barrel Resources and Helpful Web Unks I document that is Insert 1 in this information packet. :I L~,,_, _ . ,..__~___~_~___c.~..J: ''--If-Wa8hlnwton Metro ~~I 2665 Noel Drive UWe Canada, MN 55117 Phone: (651) 792-7950 Fax: (651) 792-7951 RWM-012.ser2(2006) Page 4