*waiting for the comments asking how it could possibly be illegal to catch rainwater at/from your own home*
LeapFrogger_543
The fact that this is illegal in some places is ridiculous.
Extreme-Rub-1379
Let me adjust this clutch to reverse out a machine screw
Twin5un
Add a window screen on top of the opening to filter out leaves or your spigot will get clogged in no time.
GrundleBlaster
Maybe the illegal part is all the mosquitos that thing is gonna breed
Happy-Emphasis5231
I’m confused…
Is this not exactly what this barrel is made for?
kendallBandit
A few problems for anyone who says ‘ohh thats a great idea!’
1) need mesh up top to prevent mosquitos from breeding like mad
2) need a way to handle overfilling, or you will have lots of water near your house foundation, which is really bad
3) do not drink this water, especially with no first flush. Water filters don’t do anything for chemical contamination, which you may have depending on what your roof is (cough cough tar shingles) or is on your roof (bird droppings, etc)
Wtj182
In utah you’re allowed to collect 100 gallons without any issue. If you want more fill out the permit, and you can then collect 2500 gallons.
darke0311
It’s illegal because the government is illegitimate
Puzzled-Cranberry-12
Its legal to collect rainwater in Oregon ONLY IF it hasn’t touched the ground. So roof and probably tarp collection is fine. Harvesting water from streams and such may require permits.
Hobbitred5
I’ve been using one for the past 5 yrs in Colorado. No issues.
lives4adventure
Unless you have a metal roof you do not want to use that water to grow food.
TheBlindFly-Half
This is done everywhere in Vermont. I had to throw the one in my house when I purchased it because it was too nasty to clean.
jacks_butt-hole
Mosquitoe brewing 101
Tacokolache
All I can think about are the mosquitos
accushot865
Splitting hairs here, but it’s not illegal to collect rainwater in any state, generally. Colorado puts a limit of 110 gallons at any one time, and must be used for outdoor purposes only. Utah, Arkansas, and Kansas require that you register your intention to harvest rainwater with the state. Nevada used to be illegal, but now allows non-potable collection and use, on a small scale at least. Some states even offer incentives for rainwater collection
unicornman5d
Legality depends on location. My city encourages rain collection and I rarely water my large garden with city water.
WSBpeon69420
I’ve always heard not to roof water for vegetables because of the runoff from the roof and shingle particles going into the soil. Anyone have any insight if it’s truly an issue or not?
SilverKnightOfMagic
I live in city of Cleveland ohio. like I can bike to downtown in 15 mins. it’s legal where I am at. not a homesteader though. and my water tank is 1000 gallons I think
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*waiting for the comments asking how it could possibly be illegal to catch rainwater at/from your own home*
The fact that this is illegal in some places is ridiculous.
Let me adjust this clutch to reverse out a machine screw
Add a window screen on top of the opening to filter out leaves or your spigot will get clogged in no time.
Maybe the illegal part is all the mosquitos that thing is gonna breed
I’m confused…
Is this not exactly what this barrel is made for?
A few problems for anyone who says ‘ohh thats a great idea!’
1) need mesh up top to prevent mosquitos from breeding like mad
2) need a way to handle overfilling, or you will have lots of water near your house foundation, which is really bad
3) do not drink this water, especially with no first flush. Water filters don’t do anything for chemical contamination, which you may have depending on what your roof is (cough cough tar shingles) or is on your roof (bird droppings, etc)
In utah you’re allowed to collect 100 gallons without any issue. If you want more fill out the permit, and you can then collect 2500 gallons.
It’s illegal because the government is illegitimate
Its legal to collect rainwater in Oregon ONLY IF it hasn’t touched the ground. So roof and probably tarp collection is fine. Harvesting water from streams and such may require permits.
I’ve been using one for the past 5 yrs in Colorado. No issues.
Unless you have a metal roof you do not want to use that water to grow food.
This is done everywhere in Vermont. I had to throw the one in my house when I purchased it because it was too nasty to clean.
Mosquitoe brewing 101
All I can think about are the mosquitos
Splitting hairs here, but it’s not illegal to collect rainwater in any state, generally. Colorado puts a limit of 110 gallons at any one time, and must be used for outdoor purposes only. Utah, Arkansas, and Kansas require that you register your intention to harvest rainwater with the state. Nevada used to be illegal, but now allows non-potable collection and use, on a small scale at least. Some states even offer incentives for rainwater collection
Legality depends on location. My city encourages rain collection and I rarely water my large garden with city water.
I’ve always heard not to roof water for vegetables because of the runoff from the roof and shingle particles going into the soil. Anyone have any insight if it’s truly an issue or not?
I live in city of Cleveland ohio. like I can bike to downtown in 15 mins. it’s legal where I am at. not a homesteader though. and my water tank is 1000 gallons I think