Buda’s Rain Barrel Program Returns

The City of Buda is once again selling rain barrels to City of Buda water customers as part of the City’s sustainability and conservation initiatives.

The City of Buda is once again selling rain barrels to City of Buda water customers as part of the City’s sustainability and conservation initiatives.

Buda water customers can go online to www.cityrainbarrelprogram.org and select City of Buda, TX under the Current Participating Cities header. You may also type in https://tinyurl.com/ybklzao7 to your web browser to go straight to the City of Buda page to purchase a rain barrel.

The City of Buda will provide a rebate on your City of Buda water bill when you install your rain barrel (limit one rebate per household).

• City of Buda Rain Barrel Requirements & Rebate Form  

RainSaver 54 – $84.99: Available in Antique Brown, Terra Cotta, and Moss Green. Eligible for a $27 rebate on City of Buda water bill. Cost is $57.99 after rebate.

100 Gallon Rainwater Harvesting Tank – $164.99: Available in a variety of colors. Eligible for a $50 rebate on City of Buda water bill. Cost is $114.99 after rebate.

Orders can be placed until October 15^th.

Rain barrels will be distributed on Saturday, October 28^th at the Buda Sportsplex located at 310 Buda Sportsplex Dr, Buda, Texas from 9am – 12pm. All orders must be placed in advance.

No barrels will be available for purchase during the distribution. Please also check with your Home Owner’s Association on the placement of rain barrels on your property, if applicable.

Using a rain barrel to collect rainwater for your landscaping is beneficial in a number of ways.

• Plants benefit from natural rainwater over tap water.
• Save money! Using rainwater reduces your water utility bill.
• Using rainwater instead of rainwater preserves water in our aquifers.
• Reduce storm water run-off.

To learn more, email mkeen@ci.buda.tx.us.