Welcome to the Aquabarrel Rain Barrel resource for news stories about rain barrels and rain barrel rebates.

March 2009 - The District of Columbia as chosen three Aquabarrel Rain Barrel products for inclusion in its rain barrel rebate program. Additional program details.

2009 - EnergyCenter.org
The continuing drought in California has prompted state agencies to ease regulations for recycling residential wastewater, making it legal to use “gray water” from bathroom sinks, showers and laundry for irrigation without extensive underground systems and, in some cases, without a construction permit. More...

2008 - capitalgazette.com
Anne Arundel County, MD Stormwater Management and Erosion Control, Property Tax Credit Application is a .doc file that is 64kb in size. Get it here.

Little-known county program can save you up to 50 percent on stormwater-alleviating landscaping.

Property owners now can receive property tax credits equivalent to 50 percent of the purchase price of such items, 10 percent per year for up to five years.

The tax credit is administered by county Office of Finance. Employees in Mr. Tom’s office do a technical review before the tax credit is approved. Property owners can call 410-222-1739 to apply. More...

July, 2008
Maysville, KY
Aquabarrel installed next to library
http://www.maysville-online.com/articles/2008/07/11/local_news/1120downspout.txt

2008
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority rebates:

Rainwater Harvesting rebates will be based upon the amount of rain that can be stored:
* $25 for 50 - 149 gallons
* $50 for 150 – 299 gallons
* $75 for 300 – 499 gallons
* $100 for 500 – 999 gallons
* $125 for 1000 – 1499 gallons
* $150 for 1500 gallons and over

ELDORADO, New Mexico, Jan. 7, 2008 (UPI) Woman drowns in a rain barrel. More...