I thought collecting rainwater might be illegal, but the truth is more complicated—the rules usually depend on how much water you collect and where it comes from.Gary Harrington of Oregon went to jail not simply for using rain barrels, but for building large reservoirs and dams that captured natural streamflow without the required water rights.A small barrel collecting rooftop runoff is generally very different, but laws vary, so it’s wise to check local regulations before installing larger water-storage systems.
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