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Southwest Indian Foundation has been issuing 55 gallon water barrels to families (and extended families) for many years.

SWIF Issues Water Barrels With Your Help

Please help keep the wells pumping and the life flow going.

That's a good cause. I don't have running water either, and I do manage to make a my water jugs go a long way. You have to be thoughtful about every drop, which isn't a bad thing.

We really do take clean running water for granted. Studies show that the typical American uses 250 gallons a day. A day!

Such riches.

Anyway, I have four 55 gallon rainwater drums and it's time for me to get my 5th.

Good for you, Jilly. I love to collect rainwater. This is going to be a very dry summer for many people.