A rain garden is a highly effective way to manage stormwater onsite and close to its source.
Key Messages
1. A rain garden is an attractive and inexpensive way to treat stormwater on your property.
2. Rain gardens are easy to build.
3. A rain garden should be located in an area of good soil where it will capture stormwater. It should be at least 10 feet from a house and 50 feet from a septic system.