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alfie

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5. I have two 55 gal rain barrels and they are a godsend

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Sat May 16, 2015, 11:43 AM

May 2015

I have 4 raised beds for veggies and they get rainwater only, either directly or via the barrels and watering cans. We are having a dry spell now just as I am getting transplants and seeds in the ground so they need daily watering. I wouldn't be able to afford city water for that. Even a short shower will top the barrels off.

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The "collecting rain water is illegal" meme [View all] SHRED May 2015 OP

Colorado Legislature did look into dumping the ban of rainwater barrels. eloydude May 2015 #1

Utah is very restrictive. OnlinePoker May 2015 #2

Like anything else, it's legislated differently in different places. But it's usually OK. NYC_SKP May 2015 #3

Well said SHRED May 2015 #4

I have two 55 gal rain barrels and they are a godsend alfie May 2015 #5

My 205 gallon Bushman tank... SHRED May 2015 #7

The local news had a spot on how our city encourages rainwater collection. Binkie The Clown May 2015 #6

I just installed 3600 gallons storage area roody May 2015 #8

Nice! SHRED May 2015 #10

I was among those who erroneously thought it was illegal Nictuku May 2015 #9

ur welcome! SHRED May 2015 #11

Did you check the common law on those states? happyslug May 2015 #12

State by State SHRED Jun 2015 #13

Oh, yeah, Natural News loves flogging this - poor, poor oppressed Mr. Harrington!! hatrack Jun 2015 #14

Here's a classic Natural News article SHRED Jun 2015 #15