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Planning & Development - Rain Barrels

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1. Can I use the water in my vegetable garden?: Yes, but only in the same way that other non-potable water is used. Avoid using overhead irrigation. It is best to use this water for drip or trickle irrigation. This prevents contamination of edible above the ground plant parts that are hard to clean, especially leafy greens.

However, the vegetable is not safe to eat unless it is thoroughly washed using "drinkable" water first. Rain barrel water should not be used close to harvest time to water the vegetable garden and should never be used to wash fruits or vegetables from the garden or orchard prior to consumption.