This is great news for everyone in San Diego County!  Rain "Barrel" Rebates for everyone!  Check out the rules and restrictions.  I'm not sure about getting a rebate from the county if you have already gotten one from the city, but it's worth a try!  Don't be fooled by the title "barrel".  No need to downplay the potential of this opportunity.  GO BIG, San Diego.  55 gallons will water 1-2 fruit trees for 1 week.  That's nothin', honey!   Your $75 will go further if you can apply it to a larger tank.  Start with a miminum 205 gallon Bushman.  But open your mind to the possibility of a 500 gallon Norwesco tank.  If you want to look at dimensions, check out 
http://www.thetankssource.com/sandiegotank/
It's our own local resource for tanks!  

If you want some help designing your ideal setup or seeing what your potential is at your home for rainwater and greywater, please don't hesitate to call me.

Stay tuned for Fall San Diego happenings on the water and Permaculture front. 

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From: "Cook, Marsha" <Marsha.Cook@sdcounty.ca.gov>
Date: October 14, 2013 7:36:00 AM PDT
To: "Cook, Marsha" <Marsha.Cook@sdcounty.ca.gov>
Subject: Rain Barrel Rebates coming for Southern California Residents!

Hello Rain Barrel Interested Friends!
 
Great news we have all been waiting for!  The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has posted information for the new Residential Rain Barrel Rebates Program!  Rainwater harvesting is a great way to water your landscape, vegetable gardens, and fruit trees at least for a portion of the year.
 
The Rain Barrel Rebates Program will start Oct. 15, so just a few days away!  It is a first come first served program, so get ready to apply and follow the guidelines.  Once the funding is used up, that is it until next round of funding.
 
Go to:
 
Please read and follow all of the guidelines and instructions for the program to be sure you qualify!
Good luck!
 
For your convenience, here are links to our rain barrel page for additional resources and the local retailers list.
 
Contact the Metropolitan Water District or your local water district for additional information or if you have questions regarding the rebates.
 
Happy Rainwater Harvesting!
Marsha
 
Marsha Cook
County of San Diego, DPW
Watershed Protection Program
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