The "collecting rain water is illegal" meme [View all]

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As I cruise around Facebook and the Internet I've noticed a disturbing "meme" that is being spread around and that is that "collecting rainwater is illegal." What is disturbing is that it's false. Not true. With the exception of Colorado, where it is highly restricted, I haven't found any State where it's illegal...and I've looked.
I'm posting this to encourage others to collect rainwater like I do and to disregard the false info out there about collecting rainwater. Many will point out the Harrington case in Oregon as proof it's illegal however he was not rooftop collecting he was diverting runoff into two illegal ponds totaling 13 million gallons.
Of course you should always check your own state and local regulations but I think you will find it's very much okay and encouraged. here in California we have a rebate program towards the cost of the tank.

If anyone has a link to the contrary specifically regarding rooftop collecting of rain water please post it.

Remember...1 inch of rain on 1,000 sq ft of roof equals 600 gallons.