A rain barrel is a container designed to harvest or collect and store rain water. They collect water from your roof and store it for later use around your property, as well as promoting water conservation, lowering utility bills and reducing stormwater runoff into sewer systems. Common uses include watering gardens and lawns, washing cars and outdoor furniture and cleaning tools. In emergencies, stored rainwater can serve as a backup supply for non-potable uses. With just a little effort, you can turn every rainfall into a valuable resource for years to come,” said Osceola Water Works Superintendent, Brandon Patterson. One
More from My Water Works →The Osceola Water Board of Trustees would like to reach out and remind everyone that, although Osceola saw a fairly wet spring and early summer, West Lake water levels have been steadily decreasing. Over the last few months, there has been little to no measurable rainfall, with no significant relief in sight. This week the USDA/NOAA drought monitor classified conditions in Clarke County and most of Southern Iowa as “abnormally dry”. Without significant rain which is missing from the most recent forecast, the dry conditions will continue to cause issues both with raw water availability and treatment. We’re monitoring the
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