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The reason I've heard or it to be illegal to collect rainwater is not the stagnant issue but because the state considers it stealing the water.
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The reason I've heard or it to be illegal to collect rainwater is not the stagnant issue but because the state considers it stealing the water.
Welcome! Kimmom2five! And yes that's why. Some states out west like Colorado, Utah, and I believe Washington. They are starting to fight that though. Since it actually is more beneficial than detrimental on the water supply. It's mostly for states with little water so I don't understand Washington is listed. Unless it's just parts of Washington.
Quote: I don't know for sure, but when I googled "illegal rainwater collection states" those 3 states came up. And yes they believe you are stealing from their mineral rights!
Found this link that helps explain it:
http://www.king5.com/news/local/Washington-clarifies-muddy-rain-collecting-law--65171627.html
Unbelievable! Perhaps they should put a user tax on the air we breathe also.
good grief!!!!! Then there'd be a tax for impeding the sky line.
I don't know for sure, but when I googled "illegal rainwater collection states" those 3 states came up. And yes they believe you are stealing from their mineral rights!
Found this link that helps explain it:
http://www.king5.com/news/local/Washington-clarifies-muddy-rain-collecting-law--65171627.html