Don't take our word for it... see what our customers have to say!
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"I absolutely love my BlueBarrel System! For years I tinkered with homemade rain catchment systems and was never satisfied with anything I put together. I learned things, but it wasn't enough to standardize. Your system is carefully thought-out and it eliminates most of the complaints I had with my homemade systems. So glad I found you!"
- Anton, Castaic, CA
"The BlueBarrel process and system was an easy and stress-free experience. The barrels look great. It rained a few days after I installed them and filled both up! I highly recommend working with this organization."
- John, Colorado Springs, CO
"Thank you for offering this service. I've been hunting for rain barrels since I bought my home and they have been some combination of tiny, expensive, and unavailable. I almost cried when I finally found you!"
- Anna, Wixom, MI
"I finished my first rainwater harvesting system. I am so thrilled with the idea that I already have plans to install a second system of 7 to 8 barrels along the back of my house. I think that the concept and design of this system is fabulous. I love it."
- Jan | Lanesville, IN
"Your company is fantastic. What a brilliant way to size systems, source barrels and provide all the supplies you need. Everything about the project has been great. Barrel pickup was easy. The RainKit had everything I needed and the instructions were very clear. I can't wait for rain!"
- Brent | Burlingame, CA
"This four-barrel BlueBarrel System (painted green!), collects rainwater from a storage shed. We installed the barrels on an elevated platform in order to gain enough head pressure to get water to our gravity-fed drip irrigation systems. Everything works perfectly! This, combined with extensive landscape use of Pacific Northwest native plants, keeps our water costs very low."
- Steve | Snohomish, WA
"I love my BlueBarrel system! It is incredibly well designed, and the support for putting it together is wonderful. I especially appreciate the way BlueBarrel works with local suppliers to recycle used barrels. Not only are they much less expensive than buying new, they accomplish a great goal in reducing waste. I love that! This is the most well-thought-out system I have seen."
- Terry | West Hartford, CT
"We hosted a workshop to install our 12-barrel BlueBarrel System. It was an amazing experience building something sustainable for our home together. It was a positive and fulfilling experience for our whole family."
- Jeanna | Windsor, CA
"We love our system and BlueBarrel’s sales staff and instructions made it so simple that my son and I completed the project in no time with absolutely no plumbing skills whatsoever! Thank you BlueBarrel!"
- Danny I Columbus, OH
"I can’t say enough great things about BlueBarrel. Both their product and service are second to NONE! I installed my system over the weekend and I love it! I did an L-shaped configuration and am feeding downspout water from both ends; the entire system is interconnected. BlueBarrel's instructions are excellent: clear and easy to follow."
- Chris | Independence, OH
"I installed my barrels over the weekend, and I am REALLY enjoying the gravity-fed drip irrigation in my garden! The barrels also look great. I spaced them out in groups of three so I could access the plumbing as I put them on solid retaining walls instead of cinderblocks."
- Erica | Tallahassee, FL
"I'm super pleased with my first BlueBarrel System. The bottom side plumbing is brilliant. Parts, pieces, and instructions are great. I was shocked to discover that my first 110 gallons was collected in less than 3 days! I'll be adding on two more barrels next month. Great customer service too, by the way!"
- Jason | Portland, OR
"I thought the instructions with the BlueBarrel DIY RainKit were well written and easy to follow. I made one adjustment that I thought I would share. I built a trellis to extend my catchment area and used a 2" ABS drain pipe to the barrels. A 2-1/4" kitchen strainer fits perfectly between two MIP and FIP couplings."
- Robert | San Luis Obispo, CA
"We had three barrels set up, but after a few years and droughts we purchased BlueBarrel's Add-On Kit for three more. Once the base was done, it was easy to add on. It will look even better in a year when it’s had a chance to grow: milkweed and black-eyed Susans for the butterflies. Let it rain!"
- Kathy & Jeff | Windsor, CA
“Thank you for the simple, elegant design of the BlueBarrel System, and for your excellent, thorough guidance to install it. We were surprised and thrilled to see that it worked perfectly, both to collect the rainwater and to irrigate the plants by gravity. Amazing system and support, thank you!”
- Ellen & Jeff | Boston, MA
"We built an 8-barrel BlueBarrel System to irrigate part of our school garden. I could see the students' minds light up when they learned about the huge volume of water that could be captured from just a small portion of the school roof. Installing our system has helped to create a culture of environmental stewardship on the campus."
- Tim | Healdsburg, CA
"We had our first shower right after we finished connecting our BlueBarrel System. What an amazing feeling to hear the barrels filling. The design and directions are so helpful. I added some tweaks including building some sturdy platforms to increase our head pressure. Could not be happier with the results. Thank you BlueBarrel!"
- Thomas | Glastonbury, CT
"I am set and ready for rain with these six barrels tucked around the corner on my deck! Soon I will be installing a second set in the front yard. Thank you, BlueBarrel!."
- Kelly | College Station, TX
"The installation went well and I just received a rebate from the City of Santa Monica through the SoCal Water Smart Program that covers the total cost of the system. Thanks once again."
- Pieter | Santa Monica, CA
"We love our new BlueBarrel System! Here are some photos of our barrels, feeding a drip irrigation system we set up for our raised beds!"
- Robert | Leesburg, VA
I installed my system and collected some rain the other day!! Thanks so much! I am planning to order more barrels to add on to it this week."
- Brandon | Ocoee, FL
"BlueBarrel provides a remarkable solution by tapping into a renewing resource: used food-grade barrels. They recognize no two customers have identical needs, and provide a modular system that is easily adapted to each site. Their customer service team was very helpful from information-gathering through tips for final assembly. You could not ask for better service."
- Erik | Moreno Valley, CA
"Just wanted to share the exciting news that our barrels filled up for the first time yesterday! Thanks for all your help, BlueBarrel. Rain is so much more exciting now. I've run outside in the rain several times to check the tank gauge and watch the system while it's working. Happy days!"
- Steve | Davis, CA
"I’m really impressed. I’m a huge fan of bringing the DIY maker approach to repurposing and cross-cycling existing materials and using off-the-shelf solutions, and BlueBarrel's customized RainKit does that brilliantly."
- JG | Ormond Beach, FL
"I had fun assembling my BlueBarrel System. It took me about two days, and drilling into the aluminum downspout was the hardest part. We have had several rain showers so far this year, and the system works great."
- Maggie | Golden, CO
"Being new to rain catchment, I found BlueBarrel's staff to be very supportive. They were well organized in facilitating local barrel pickup, and sending me a complete kit with all the pieces and tools I needed. The system works incredibly well. I could not be happier with the BlueBarrel organization and the system they have provided me with."
- Dean | Santa Rosa, CA
"I painted my barrels to blend in with my house. The setup was straightforward. The directions were simple to follow and I recommend reading them a few times and watching BlueBarrel’s videos as well. It's amazing how quickly they fill. I’ll be setting up gravity-fed irrigation from BlueBarrel to make it easier to water my four raised beds."
- Jay | Denver, CO
"I just finished building a 4-barrel BlueBarrel System. It was pretty easy to do. I stacked two 8" x 8" x 8" cinder blocks front and back, and laid 2" x 6" x 8" boards for a platform. I submitted my receipt from BlueBarrel, and SoCal Water Smart rebates covered all but the blocks and boards."
- Jeff | Murrieta, CA
"I'm so happy with my BlueBarrel System. I got 4 barrels, and they sit discreetly at the side of our house. During the rainy season, they all filled in about two days. I couldn't believe it! I use the water for my citrus trees, which they love. I even got a rebate from the county, so the setup cost even less than I expected."
- Scott | San Carlos, CA
"Thanks for creating a very useful product. The directions were well done and I love the way the parts are packaged step-by-step so we could feel a sense of completion as we went along. The system was easy to customize around some obstacles we have on our site as well."
- Ashley | Fort Collins, CO
"I just installed 6 barrels. Great system! Thank you for providing this awesome service! The water is for my vegetable garden, fruit trees, and carnivorous plants. It took me 2 days (Sat/Sun) to do everything you see here: buy, pick up, and place foundation materials, and install barrels."
- Jesse | Santa Rosa, CA
"Our kids' teacher was inspired by the sight of our barrels and is thinking of placing a system at her in-home daycare. Hopefully more neighbors will follow."
- Mark | Davis, CA
"I ordered two 3-barrel systems. The design is flexible so I installed them as one 6-barrel system and am very happy so far. The first rain is today, so I'll see how they do!"
- Evan | Upstate NY
"The system was easy to install and directions were easy to follow. I chose to not run my manifold under the barrels but instead used elbows to move the manifold in front. How you choose to install your barrels is completely flexible. The part I collect from is 900 square feet and 1/2" of rain filled all 5 barrels."
- Harry | Orlando, FL
"Up and filling! Easy as 1-2-3 with BlueBarrel's instructions and videos. You guys made this project a piece of cake. Thanks for your help!"
- Ben | San Diego, CA
For more photos, check out our online photo gallery. Ready to get started? You can size and site your own BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ by following the steps on our home page, or head straight into our Online Store to customize your system and find recycled barrels near you. Be sure to contact us if we can help you along the way!
BlueBarrel On the Map: Our Customers' Impact
A map is the best way to show the collective impact of rainwater harvesting. Here we show approximate customer locations. (To respect privacy we don't show specific parcels.)
Zoom in, and scroll over the pins to see what is installed at each location. Get inspired by your neighbors; or be the first in your region!
