Comments on: Is It Illegal to Collect Rainwater?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:14:25 +0000

Many, many years ago an old man told my dad that the day would come when water would be more precious than oil. I think he knew what he was talking about.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:18:26 +0000

That’s right this is CRAZY! I currently live in Utah and we are still trying to figure this ridiculous ruling out. We had been discussing making a rain barrel for our vegetable garden and then found out it’s not our rain water!
Great blog!

By: Bonnie Story

Bonnie Story — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:49:08 +0000

We had to sneak some graywater features into our new home – and I mean SNEAK. Don’t tell anyone!!! We just think it’s silly to send perfectly reusable bathwater thru our septic system. Is that too much to ask? Here in WA: Yes, it is. Good post, good info. Happy Fourth!! Bonnie

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:20:58 +0000

I agree with you completely. If water isn’t free, what is? The whole idea is ridiculous and obviously for monetary gain. We need to reclaim our country!

By: Aftercancer

Aftercancer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:50:13 +0000

I wouldn’t worry about it if you’re using it for yourself. I think the laws were put in place for people who tried to save rainwater and then charge others.

By: Judi

Judi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:33:21 +0000

I’m with you all all points. Besides if the water belongs to someone else I’m going to charge them for my car washes because their rain made my car dirty. Just as dumb!! I’m a firm believer that anything on my property is mine. I’m not diverting anything to do wrong and if it lands on my property then it’s MINE!!

By: kruel74

kruel74 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:20:46 +0000

I’m from Malaysia which has more weird law but this takes the cake… Sometimes government is really pushing it when it comes to managing resources…

By: Storm

Storm — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:03:00 +0000

Don’t even get me started…

By: ann

ann — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:59:09 +0000

Just a thought: If the government wants to make it illegal to collect rain water then it should the right of the people to file claims against the government for littering in our yards every time it rains….lol forgive me I’m tired and have weird thoughts today

By: The BoBo

The BoBo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:03:45 +0000

Here in Florida our water management department actually gives out rain barrels for free. That’s just plain ridiculous to make rain collection illegal. I don’t see how they can get away with it.