Install a rain barrel on an invited older home in old-town Suisun City

Old-town Suisun City homes drain their roofs straight to streets that back up toward the slough, while summer watering strains the same households' bills. A rain barrel on one downspout captures winter roof water for the dry months and takes a little pressure off the lowest streets in the county. Standard: EPA WaterSense rainwater capture guidance; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Proof: Before/after downspout photos plus leak-free fill test Method (EPA WaterSense rainwater capture guidance; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).): 1. Confirm barrel placement with the occupant at a downspout on firm, level ground. 2. Set a level paver base and cut the downspout to fit the diverter kit. 3. Install the diverter, overflow hose pointed away from the foundation, and a screened lid. 4. Fill-test with a hose and check every joint for leaks. 5. Photograph the finished installation and walk the occupant through winter use. Done when: Before/after downspout photos plus leak-free fill test

Where

Invited homes in old-town blocks near Suisun Street, Suisun City, CA 94585

Pay

$220 proposed

This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.

Proof

Before/after downspout photos plus leak-free fill test

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-09-03

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: EPA WaterSense fixture flow-rate + leak audit

Bring

• flow-rate measurement bag + timer
• toilet dye tablets
• moisture meter
• GPS / address
• camera
• tablet / data sheet

Steps

1. 1. Confirm the address; get a staff escort; photograph each fixture group.
2. 2. Measure flow rate at each faucet/shower with the bag-and-timer method; record gallons per minute (gpm).
3. 3. Test each toilet for leaks with a dye tablet (wait 10 min, check for color in the bowl); record flush volume.
4. 4. Inspect fixtures, meters, and irrigation for visible leaks/drips; note each.
5. 5. Read the water meter with all fixtures off; note any movement (indicates a hidden leak).
6. 6. Rank WaterSense fixture upgrades + leak repairs by estimated water/cost savings.
7. 7. Record flow rates, leak results, meter check, ranked measures, and photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Meter moving with all fixtures off AND active water damage (wet drywall, ceiling stain, pooling near electrical) -> STOP: possible electrical exposure; keep clear, route to a licensed plumber (and electrician if water contacts wiring). The agent documents, never opens walls.
• Suspected cross-connection / backflow risk (hose-bib, irrigation, boiler makeup) -> flag for a licensed plumber backflow test; potable-water contamination is a health hazard — do not test-operate the connection.
• Toilet dye migrates into the bowl -> flag a leaking flapper/valve for repair.
• Meter moves with all fixtures off -> flag a hidden leak for investigation.
• Faucet > 2.2 gpm or showerhead > 2.0 gpm -> recommend a WaterSense upgrade.
• No electrical/gas work; documentation only — flag suspected pipe damage, do not disassemble.

What counts as done

• Flow rate (gpm) recorded per fixture
• Toilet leak result + flush volume recorded per toilet
• Meter-with-all-off check recorded
• Ranked upgrade/repair measures + photos + address confirm

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.