[Rockhounds] This Is Why It’s Illegal to Collect Rainwater in Some States

[Doug Bank]

After reading the article, I question the reason for arresting that guy in Oregon. If a neighbor of mine had that much water stored behind 20 foot dams, I would be pretty worried that it would all collapse and destroy my property. That feels like a more rational reason to make such practices illegal...

> On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:29 PM, Kreigh Tomaszewski <kreigh at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> No one *likes* rainwater. That’s why umbrellas and raincoats exist, and why
> most folks take extensive measures to stay inside when it’s coming down
> outside. However, if you, for whatever reason, wanted not only to
> experience the rain but keep some for yourself, you might find yourself on
> the wrong side of the law. That’s because, weirdly, collecting rainwater is
> actually illegal in some states.
> 
> https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/did-you-know/this-is-why-it
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