State May Legalize Rainwater Harvesting

A new bill introduced by Salt Lake City, Utah legislators could lift the restrictions on water harvesting for residents of that state. Although rainwater harvesting has been practiced for many years by homeowners who use rainwater to irrigate their gardens and other landscaping needs, it has been officially “illegal” because the state owns the water rights.

If passed, SB32 would allow for the collection of rainwater in a single underground tank of up to 2,500 gallons and in two above-ground containers of 100 gallons each.