The Rainwater Observer

Utah Bill 128- Rainwater Rights

Current law prohibits those who don't own water shares from collecting rainwater, which is considered state property because it feeds state waterways and recharges underground aquifers. Senate Bill 128, sponsored by Sen. Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City, allows individuals to collect and store up to 2,500 gallons of rainwater at one time.

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Water Prices Rising Worldwide

The price of water is increasing—sometimes dramatically—throughout the world. Over the past five years, municipal water rates have increased by an average of 27 percent in the United States, 32 percent in the United Kingdom, 45 percent in Australia, 50 percent in South Africa, and 58 percent in Canada.

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For the Future of Water Efficiency, Look to Australia

Here are some of the recommendations from the Australia delegation touring U.S. cities to share their experiences with water efficiency as a result of prolonged drought (from meeting 1/13/09).

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Getting Ready for Rain in West Texas

Especially in the driest climates such as West Texas, rainwater harvesting provides a way to make the best possible use of our most valuable resource- water. This article explains the basics of rainwater harvesting and some of the lesser known benefits of rainwater.

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Payoff on Rainwater System As Little As 3 Years

"Because water rates have changed, we're looking at a pay-back of less than three years."

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Solution to Water Scarcity- Raise the Price

As a means to temporarily keep the water shortage crisis that China faces at bay, the World Bank suggests raising the price of water and creating more water rights to reflect scarcity promote conservation.

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Making Rainwater Collection a Legal Right- Utah Joins the Movement

By Stephen Speckman | Dec. 21, 2008 Utah Sen. Scott Jenkins wants to make it legal for homeowners to collect and store rainwater without having to purchase a water right through the state. Jenkins, R-Plain City, told the State Water Development Commission in a meeting Tuesday that he intends to sponsor a bill in the [...]

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