Rain Barrels - Make one.

Rain barrels can help reduce the amount of water that becomes contaminated as it flows on the street to strom drains. It can also help reduce water bills for those on a municipal water system.

We use potable treated water for many activities where it not needed. Watering our gardens, washing exteriors and vehicles. In some regions collected water is used to flush toilets, take showers, household cleaning etc.

This link will direct you to a site that demostartes several designs for rain barrels.

http://www.watershedactivities.com/projects/spring/rainbarl.html