Rain Barrel Water Quality in Florida
Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water, save money, and contribute to a sustainable landscape. However, adoption of rain barrels is low with homeowners concerned about water quality especially from different roof types. Our analysis of nutrients showed that there was no difference in nutrie...
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Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water, save money, and contribute to a sustainable landscape. However, adoption of rain barrels is low with homeowners concerned about water quality especially from different roof types. Our analysis of nutrients showed that there was no difference in nutrient levels based on roof type. All water samples had low levels of nutrients and no detectable pathogens. Based on our analysis, the water collected from these rain barrels would be safe to use for non-potable uses in the landscape and garden.
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| spelling | doaj-art-31eabd36ebf348dc915a22f1aafe50262025-02-08T05:40:40ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092023-10-0120235Rain Barrel Water Quality in FloridaKimberly Moore0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4672-3314Mica McMillan1Lorna Bravo2University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUF/IFAS Extension Broward County Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water, save money, and contribute to a sustainable landscape. However, adoption of rain barrels is low with homeowners concerned about water quality especially from different roof types. Our analysis of nutrients showed that there was no difference in nutrient levels based on roof type. All water samples had low levels of nutrients and no detectable pathogens. Based on our analysis, the water collected from these rain barrels would be safe to use for non-potable uses in the landscape and garden. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/134405water conservationwater harvesting |
| spellingShingle | Kimberly Moore Mica McMillan Lorna Bravo Rain Barrel Water Quality in Florida EDIS water conservation water harvesting |
| title | Rain Barrel Water Quality in Florida |
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| title_short | Rain Barrel Water Quality in Florida |
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| topic | water conservation water harvesting |
| url | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/134405 |
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