New legislation in Colorado finally legalizes rainwater collection for watering lawns and gardens

Sunday, July 31, 2016
By Paul Martin

by: Daniel Barker
NaturalNews.com
Saturday, July 30, 2016

A new law goes into effect August 1 that will allow Colorado citizens to collect rainwater for use in watering lawns and gardens. The new legislation eases part of the state’s strict water usage regulations, some of which were established as far back as the 1850s.

Although many states have regulations regarding rainwater harvesting, Colorado’s laws were among the most restrictive until the recent passage of House Bill (HB) 16-1005, which which will soon allow property owners to store up to 110 gallons of rainwater in two collection barrels.

Until now, Colorado homeowners faced fines of up to $500 for illegally harvesting rainwater, but after a long battle in the state legislature good sense has prevailed, and the opposition has been appeased by an amendment to the language in the bill preventing homeowners from having any actual “water rights” that would have priority over existing water rights agreements.

Rainwater collection will have no negative impact on water supplies

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