This is the top rated water barrel if you check the ratings. It shipped exactly as described and was easy to set up. The spout at the bottom is the only way to go as you can use all the water - simply place on a booster or some bricks. As was used as a pickle container, it's a recycled product and completely food safe - those with brass spigots are not. Perfect for watering vegetable gardens. We have 4 set up around the yard off of the house & the greenhouse, we are on a well so this provides plenty of water for our gardens and back up for household use. The top comes off just like a jar so simple and easy to clean/empty for winter. Working great!