Water Conservation & Storage Program (Pilot)

Community Rain Barrel Program: Phase 2

Region of Queens Municipality’s Council has approved Phase 2 of the Community rain Barrel Program! Phase 2 will begin with an exclusive focus on support for low-income households in Queens County.

Eligible households can receive up to three free rain barrels, or one free rain barrel if they are a customer of the Municipal Water Utility.

Eligibility:

Currently registered in the Municipality’s Low-Income Exemption program (Policy #9), OR
Have a total household income of $35,000 or less (as proof of income, applicants are required to provide 2025 Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessments for ALL adult household members)

If you have questions about the program, or want to sign up in person, please attend a community session in one of the four locations listed below. All sessions are drop in, and are held from 4 – 6:30 p.m.

Monday, September 14 – West Queens Recreation Centre, Riverhead Road, Port Mouton
Tuesday, September 15 – Greenfield Fire Hall, Joudrey Parnell Road, Greenfield
Wednesday, September 16 – North Queens Fire Department, Hwy. #8, Caledonia
Thursday, September 17 – Queens Place Emera Centre, Queens Place Drive, Liverpool

The program is first come, first served and until program funding is used.

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Region of Queens Municipality has introduced a pilot program in 2026 to helps residents collect and store water for everyday non-drinking uses. Through the program, residents of Queens County receive rain barrels at a subsidized cost or no cost to help conserve water and reduce use of household wells during dry weather.

The program will help residents to make the most of the water they already have in their wells. By collecting rainwater and storing non-drinking water for everyday uses, residents can reduce the demand on their wells, and have extra water available during dry periods.

The goal of the Water Conservation & Storage Program (Pilot) is to help households become better prepared while encouraging water conservation across the Region.

Eligible low-income households may receive up to three rain barrels and at no cost; if the low-income applicant is Municipal Water Utility Customer, the maximum is one water barrel per household. Low-income eligibility will be confirmed by the Municipality based on eligibility under Administrative Policy 9: Tax Exemptions.

Pickup & Delivery – Will I need to pick up my rain barrel? Rain barrels will be delivered to the registered civic address. Rain barrels are expected to be delivered in mid-October and you do not need to be home for delivery.

What comes with my rain barrel? Each rain barrel comes with filter basket, a T-shaped overflow outlet, overflow hose, and spigot.

Does the program provide drinking water? No. This program helps residents collect and store non-potable water for everyday uses. Residents remain responsible for obtaining safe drinking water from an approved potable water source.

What is the capacity of the rain barrels? Rain Barrels are 220 litre (55 gallon) .

Region of Queens Municipality

Community Rain Barrel Program: Phase 2

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