Rain barrels and other household stormwater strategies are working—for now

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May 5, 2026, 5:20 pm129 ptsTrending
In the last two decades, coastal urban areas have taken steps to better minimize flooding and runoff by creating more permeable surfaces and encouraging residents to participate in water retention and use-reduction programs. These efforts, ranging from adding rain barrels and cisterns, to installing…

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