2027 Rain Barrel Information
The City of Haverhill, Massachusetts is currently confronting a severe, multi-year critical drought crisis that has heavily depleted its primary reservoirs and fundamentally threatened its natural water supply capacity. Rainwater harvesting is a simple way for residents to conserve water at home. A rain barrel collects water from a roof and stores it for later use on gardens, lawns, and landscaping. Collected rainwater can also be used for outdoor cleaning tasks, helping households conserve well and municipal water for essential needs. Scroll down to find out how to purchase your rain barrel and start saving water. Purchase your rain barrel and receive a $25 credit on your water bill.
HAVERHILL RAIN BARREL PROGRAM 2027
CATCH IT — SAVE IT — USE IT
“As we continue to experience infrequent rainfall and intense heat waves, it is crucial to take meaningful action to protect our resources. Conserving water during a drought is not just a short-term solution – it is a critical step in addressing climate change.”
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper — October 2025
The weather has become unpredictable. Droughts intensify, and wells are running dry, while short, heavy downpours cause runoff and flooding instead of replenishing the ground. A rain barrel captures excess water before it is lost, turning a storm into a source of savings. It lets you collect and reuse rainwater from your roof, reducing dependence on municipal or well water. Simple, affordable, and eco-friendly, a rain barrel keeps your plants, lawn, and garden thriving through dry spells, and it is naturally free of chemicals like chlorine and fluoride.
Every Drop Counts — Rain Barrels benefit both communities and our planet by:
- Providing a clean, untreated water source that can be used for gardening and cleaning.
- Decreasing energy consumption and greenhouse emissions at water treatment plants.
- Reducing water bills by up to 40% and can save homeowners 1300 gallons of water annually.
- Using less water helps sustainably manage water as a global resource for future generations.
About The Great American Rain Barrel
- 100% re-purposed, food grade, UV protected and BPA free barrels. Produced in Massachusetts.
- Most durable rain barrels on the market: 3/16” wall thickness. Screen filtered to keep mosquitoes out.
- Will last for years when properly drained & stored for winter. Pay for themselves in one year.
- Several rain barrels can be linked together — an easy 5-minute setup.
- Available Colors: Forest Green, Earth Brown, and Nantucket Grey. Also available unpainted.
Everyone who purchases a barrel will get a $25 credit on their water bill.
- Credit will be applied following pickup of barrel on Saturday, May 1st, 2027
How to Purchase Your Rain Barrel
Rain Barrels are available for purchase by residents at the discounted price of $80-$89.00.
How to Order: visit Great American Rain Barrel Company, Select Town and State
Pickup: Saturday, May 1st, 2027 8:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Haverhill Recycling Center 95 Downing St.
Deadline: April 18th, 2027, at Midnight
Contact Us
Haverhill City Hall
4 Summer Street
Haverhill MA, 01830
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00
Call Center 311 (within city limits)
(978) 358-1311 (outside the city)