Efficient water use is becoming increasingly important in James City County and around the nation. Ours is one of the fastest growing localities in Virginia, but our groundwater supply is limited. That’s why we must use our water wisely.

The James City Service Authority is the largest water utility in Virginia that is primarily reliant on groundwater for its water supply.  In the peak summer months, 60 to 70 percent of municipal water used by James City County residents is used for landscape irrigation. If that demand can be reduced, we all benefit.

Link your barrels in a series for more storage capacity. Photo courtesy of Clean Virginia Waterways

The James City Service Authority  has created a rebate on rain barrels to reduce demand for municipal water and preserve its precious groundwater supply.

JCSA will refund the purchase price of up to four rain barrels, with a maximum of $50 per rain barrel.

Who is eligible for the JCSA rain barrel rebate?

You must be a JCSA water customer to apply. JCSA water customers are residents of James City County, excluding those using private wells or Newport News Waterworks water.

Why install a rain barrel?

By installing a rain barrel and conserving municipal water, you can:

• save money,
• ensure water availability for emergencies like firefighting especially during summer,
• reduce stormwater runoff to protect our waterways,
• increase groundwater recharge and health,
• promote a conscientious culture of wise water use and conservation, and
• receive a $50 rebate!* 

Call our store at 757.564.8528 for more information.