Clean Stream Champion Rain Barrel Program

Installing a rain barrel is one of the easiest ways to reduce water consumption and help keep our waterways clean. New Castle County residents who pledge to be Clean Stream Champions can purchase EarthMinded RainStation barrels for $50 (a 66% discount off the retail price!).

Barrels are available by pre-order only.

Get notified about the next sale

Our next rain barrel opens Sep 2026.

Take the Clean Stream Champion pledge today, and you’ll receive an email reminder. Click each icon to learn what it means to be a Clean Stream Champion, then complete the form below.

Giveaway/Barrel Pledge Form

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Buy a rain barrel

To purchase your rain barrel, complete the Clean Stream Champion pledge form (if you haven't done so already), then scroll down and click “Buy Now” to complete your purchase online.

Giveaway/Barrel Pledge Form

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I pledge to take the five steps to become a Clean Stream Champion.

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I would like to receive more information about Clean Stream Champion.

I am 18 years or older.

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Sale Opens Sept. 14

The limit per sale is two barrels per resident.

EarthMinded RainStation Barrel

A large rain barrel is placed at the edge of a garden connected to a grey house. Yellow flowers are growing on top of the rain barrel, and green plants surround the rain barrel.

This 45-gallon black rain barrel is made of 85% recycled materials and has an easy-to-install diverter system. No special tools are needed, and a hole saw is included. The barrel’s sealed system resists pets, algae growth, and mosquitos. It has a spigot and drain with a standard garden hose connection. Plus, the reversible lid can be used as a planter for herbs or annuals. Check out the illustrated step-by-step instructions and the planter top user guide.

Why use a rain barrel?

Harvesting rainwater will save you money and help the environment at the same time. Rain barrels collect free rainwater for watering gardens, trees, and lawns. You can even use the water to wash your car, reducing your water bill. They also help limit stormwater runoff pollution and erosion by diverting water.

The impact of rain barrels

The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water at home daily. That’s 109,500 gallons a year, 30% of which is for outdoor use. A 45-gallon rain barrel can save up to 1,063 gallons of water annually. Learn how to calculate your water footprint.

Are you a City of Newark resident?

If so, the City of Newark also offers a Rain Barrel Grant Program where City of Newark residents may apply for one free rain barrel while supplies last.