The oregon building codes division bcd has approved the use of rainwater harvesting systems as an alternate method to the state plumbing code and.
Rainwater collection from roof laws.
Laws against diverting water exist for the protection of the environment.
So now you know why it is illegal to collect rainwater in certain states.
Idaho legal to capture rainwater off roof structures and the ground as long as the rain has not entered a natural waterway.
Interconnections between approved public potable and unapproved water supplies water allocation and registrations a water allocation permit is required for the.
No permit from the state board is necessary.
Oregon allows for alternate methods of construction of rainwater harvesting systems or.
Knowledge is power and will hopefully keep you out of trouble.
Yes some states still do have ridiculous laws prohibiting rainwater collection.
However collecting rainwater for landscaping purposes would require a license if a rain capture system is being used to create a water supply swimming pool hot tub fountains ponds a landscaper must be authorized to enter a prime contract for that system.
But at the same time many states are coming around and even encouraging rainwater harvesting.
And for more ridiculous rules that are actually on the books learn all about the 47 weirdest laws from around the world.
Indiana no regulations or laws against rainwater harvesting.
In 2016 house bill 16 1005 was passed allowing residents to collect rainwater from a catchment system on their rooftops into two rain barrels with a combined capacity of 110 gallons.
In georgia for example you can get a 2 500 tax exemption for rainwater harvesting systems.
I did find an unbelievably complex collection of rules regarding water sources other than rain water roof water.
Read them for yourself and make your own interpretation.
Iowa no regulations or laws against rainwater harvesting.
Rainwater harvesting is allowed in oregon but may only be done from roof surfaces.