Rain barrels and storage tanks

To receive a rain barrel/storage tank rebate, the following conditions must be met:

• Eligible expenses must have been purchased on or after January 1, 2025. 
• Be a minimum of 170 liters. This may be achieved using one or more rain barrels. 
• Receive runoff from an impervious (hard) surface (e.g. roof). 
• Have a screen to keep mosquitos from breeding and keep debris out. 
• Overflow to a permeable area (e.g. lawn or rain garden) or back to your storm service (if available).
• Rain barrels/storage tanks must be installed prior to submitting your claim form
• Constructed platforms or structures used to elevate rain barrels or storage tanks must comply with City of Edmonton permitting requirements. Platforms or structures greater than 2.0 m in height or larger than 10m² may require a development permit.
• Must not contradict the City of Edmonton Drainage Bylaw. Here is some relevant information from the bylaw related to the release of water:
  
  Roof and foundation drainage from a property is not permitted to be discharged: 
  •  onto a pervious ground surface within one (1) meter of the building;
  • within 150 mm of an adjacent lot;
  • within 150 mm of a City of Edmonton right-of-way (ROW);
  • to a location where the water has the potential to adversely impact slope stability, unstable ground, a ravine; or
  • to a location or in a manner that causes or could cause nuisance, hazard or damage.

Eligible material expenses: 

• Rain barrels/storage tanks (Secondhand Rain Barrel Purchase Form must be completed and submitted to EPCOR for all secondhand purchases)
• Rain barrel accessories (screens, spigots/tap, linking hose, and overflow hose) 
• Downspout redirection materials (diverters, extenders, elbows, and hardware) 
• Erosion prevention materials for use at the overflow (splash pad) 
• Expenses to hiring a contractor to install a rain barrel

Ineligible material expenses: 

• New eaves 
• Purely decorative materials 

Make sure that you have all of the necessary photos and documents so that we can efficiently process your application and claim.

View guidelines for filling out your application.

Application form requirements

• Before photos
• Project design sketch

Claim form requirements

• Photos of completed work
• Proof of purchase
  • New rain barrels: Receipts (If storage volume is not clearly indicated on your receipt, alternative proof of storage volume is required)
  • Secondhand rain barrels: A completed Secondhand Rain Barrel Purchase Form

Keep all project related receipts. EPCOR reserves the right to request project-related receipts for all RainWise projects to verify project completion and ensure program compliance.