RainSmart Rain Barrels
Rain Barrels
Eligibility:
- Must be a City of Chattanooga resident
- Project must demonstrate runoff reduction
- Cannot currently work for the City of Chattanooga
- Must be up to date on your water quality fee and property taxes
- If you are renting, the owner of the home must sign our homeowner's agreement
- *Rain barrels acquired through our Rain Barrel Distribution Day event are not eligible for reimbursement*
Requirements for reimbursement:
- Max reimbursement of $50/rain barrel & reimbursement cap of $500/property (10 barrels)
- Rain barrel must hold at least 45 gallons
- Receipts for all materials required
- Home owner must sign 5 year maintenance agreement
- Reimbursement cannot exceed the cost of the parts
- Labor will not be reimbursed
Your rain barrel must have:
- An overflow that is at least 2 inches in diameter
- A screened inlet to prevent leaf debris and mosquitos from entering
- A spigot/hose within 3 inches of the bottom of the barrel
- Must be elevated
- Overflow must be pointed away from foundation
The process:
- Your rain barrel must be already installed and in working order.
- If you meet the eligibility and requirements listed on this page, contact us via email at
- ChattanoogaWQ@chattanooga.gov with "RainSmart rain barrel" in the subject line, and attach this application.
- We will reply and schedule a day to come out and check your already installed rain barrel.
- If your rain barrel qualifies, we will take photos & have you sign our "Homeowner's Agreement".
- You must turn in all receipts for the rain barrel/materials to us along the the signed agreement.
- We will start processing your reimbursement!
* Image: Eagle Creek Watershed Alliance
Mission:
Serve people with integrity and improve the infrastructure and environment through excellence.
1250 Market Street
Chattanooga TN 37402 (map)
(423) 643-6311
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