LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds residents that there’s still time to enter the April grand prize drawing to win a 50-gallon rain barrel. Three rain barrels will be given out, in honor of Earth Day, which was April 22.
Entries will be accepted through the end of April, with a limit of one entry per household/entity. The contest drawing will be held on Wednesday.
A rain barrel is a container that captures and stores rainwater from the roof. The collected rainwater is a valuable source for nonpotable purposes such as gardening. DOW encourages water conservation outdoors by using collected rainwater for landscaping needs.
Kauai households, businesses, schools, and organizations can apply. Applicants must be 19 years or older.
Applicants must arrange their pickup and delivery.
To participate in the rain barrel giveaway, visit the DOW office to fill out an entry ticket. The office is located at 4398 Pua Loke St., Lihue.
While there, consider donating to DOWʻs month-long Earth Day Food Drive for the Hawaii Food Bank and the Kauai Independent Food Bank. The donation of non-perishable food items helps to reduce food waste in Kauai County. Checks will also be accepted and should be made out to Kauai Independent Food Bank and/or Hawaii Food Bank.
For more information, contact the Department of Water at 808-245-5461.