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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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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Which City Leads the U.S. in Promoting Rainwater Harvesting?

Tucson passes nation’s first rainwater harvesting ordinance for commercial properties. By April Reese | Oct. 16th, 2008 The city of Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday became the first municipality in the country to require developers of commercial properties to harvest rainwater for landscaping. The new water-saving measure — approved by a unanimous vote by the City [...]

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Colorado Rainwater Law May Change- But There’s a Catch

A water bill being proposed in the Colorado this year would make rainwater collection legal for some rural residents but not urban residents.

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Is Rainwater Collecting Really Illegal in Some States?

Rain. Just because it falls on your roof doesn’t mean it’s yours.

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