Sustain Dane
211 South Paterson St. Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
Phone 608.316.6844
Email rainbarrel@sustaindane.org
Tue, Sep 7, 2010
Why a Rainbarrel? : Testimonials
A rain barrel is sited near this vegetable garden for easy watering (Photo: Daniel Hagaman)
"My garden thanks you and so does my checkbook!" - Judy, Springfield, Mo.

"What a great product! Not only does it save water, but it also helps protect our oceans from storm water runoff. This is a company that makes every effort to stay green and is clearly committed to the environmental cause." - Ryan, San Diego, Calif.

"I would recommend the RainReserve rain barrels to anyone who likes to garden, wants to conserve water, or is just simply interested in reducing storm runoff." -Paul D., Madison, WI

"The system is simple and efficient . . . In short, we are devout believers." -Mary B., Madison, WI

"Fantastic product and a great value. I bought two last year and it satisfies all my outdoor water needs. We live a block from one of Madison's lakes so it is especially important for us to know we are not contributing to non-normal runoffs into Madison's lakes.

When I received our first diverter I couldn't for the life of me figure out how it would work. I expected the rain water to just run straight through the diverter. After I completed the installation I hosed down the roof to see what would happen. I was delighted to see a product perform as advertised. The simple design of breaking the adhesion of the water works wonderfully. It only proves that being "GREEN" can be simple. -Bill H.

"I use the water for potted plants inside and out, new grass, the birdbaths, and outside cleaning activities. I've been so pleased with the result I have spread the word among my family and neighbors, and several have expressed an interest in getting one (or more!) of their own." -Peggy P. Mount Horeb, WI

"LOVE it! My backyard gets watered more often, since the barrel provides water to a part of the yard unreachable by hose. So-I am saving water and doing a better job of maintaining my yard. Best invention ever. So simple and I have recommended them to all of my friends."

"I believe the system does exactly what it is intended to do. It is easy to install, user friendly, and not at all unattractive. I have the two barrel system and I have two other open barrel collectors which I will no doubt convert to the Rain Barrel/Diverter system this season. "

"The innovative, simple-to-install RainReserve TM greatly eases the use of rain barrels for rainwater collection. One of the first problems encountered with catching rainwater is how to keep the water clean. The RainReserve aims to solve this simple, but daunting problem. It attaches to your downspout and diverts rainwater from your gutter system into the rain barrel while allowing leaves and other large debris to pass through the diverter and out the downspout. The result is clean, naturally soft rainwater available and ready whenever you need it to water gardens and lawns, trees and houseplants."- Excerpt from HarvestH20.com product review