Rain barrel rebates are available while quantities last!
Q: Splash, why do rain barrels matter so much?
Splash: Rain barrels are like tiny treasure chests for your yard. A regular 1,000‑square‑foot roof in Saskatoon can collect enough rain to fill a 55‑gallon barrel more than 100 times in one gardening season. That’s a lot of free, soft, chlorine-free water for your plants. And every time you use rainwater, you save treated drinking water and lower your utility bill.
Q: Are there any rebates to help people get started?
Splash: Absolutely! Rebates are limited, so it’s smart to apply early. Starting April 1, anyone who buys or builds a rain barrel can apply for a $40 rebate. If you’re part of the Leisure Access Program or Access Transit Program, you can get a $100 rebate.
Q: What are Saskatoon’s goals for 2026?
Splash: We’re aiming to provide 250 rain barrel rebates to cut 500,000 litres of water used outdoors. Last year, the community beat the target, and I’d love to see that momentum continue. When people talk to friends and family about water wise choices, it really adds up.
Q: Where can people learn more or get inspired?
Splash: Head over to saskatoon.ca/RainBarrel for all the details—eligibility, how to apply, and tips for choosing or building a barrel. You can also get in the rain barrel groove with my playlist!
Q: Any final splash of advice?
Splash: Start small, stay curious, and remember that every drop you save helps our whole community. Rain barrels are an easy win for your garden, your wallet, and our city.
Visit saskatoon.ca/BeWaterWise for simple ways to save more water every day.
