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

[destravlr]

Look up the rules on building dams, restricting water courses regulated by
the Army Corps of Engineers.
Lots of regulations because of downstream water rights.


On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 8:35 PM Doug Bank <dougbank at alum.mit.edu> wrote:

> 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
> > ’s-illegal-to-collect-rainwater-in-some-states/ar-BBPMSSi?ocid=spartanntp
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