Rain falls on your roof for free and the government still wants to know if you have a license for it. Next they'll charge me for breathing.
Is Collecting Rainwater Illegal? Depends on Your ZIP Code
Rainwater harvesting is legal in all 50 states, but 12 states restrict how much you can collect and where. Colorado caps residents at 110 gallons (two 55-gallon barrels), Nevada only allows roof collection, and Oregon and Washington require a water-right permit for larger barrels, while Utah permits up to 2,500 gallons but requires registration for systems over 100 gallons. HOA rules can add further limits.
Source: Is Collecting Rainwater Illegal? Depends on Your ZIP Code — Mental Floss
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