As of November 18, 2025 approximately 22% (2324 square miles) of Massachusetts is under drought conditions and 22% (2385 square miles) is abnormally dry. Westford is among the many water smart communities encouraging residents to conserve water with the use of rain barrels . Rain barrels help the city manage its water supplies, minimize storm water overflow and help homeowners keep the water bills down while helping the community overall to prevent toxins from entering into aquifers.
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Westford Water Department 60 Forge Village Road Westford, MA 01886
Barrels ship with spigot, plugs, screen, lid overflow valves, flex tube and instructions inside the barrel. The only additional accessories you may want to consider are the Diverter and the Polished River Stones
Barrels slide easily into the back seat of a 4 door sedan, two barrels or more fit into most hatchbacks and SUVS. Barrels do not fit in a car trunk.
Special Note about Color of the Unpainted Rain Barrel: Barrels come in black or gray, we cannot guarantee which color will be available at time of distribution. If color is important please select either painted Nantucket Gray or Earth Brown (almost black.) Currently we do not have any gray barrels available, this may change at the distribution.