Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill earlier this month that legalizes the collection of rainwater.
Legislative sponsors were Rep. Jessie Danielson, D-Golden and Wheat Ridge; Rep. Daneya Esgar, D-Pueblo; and Sen. Michael Merrifield, D-Colorado Springs.
"This new law will ... connect people with their water usage more closely, and encourage water conservation," Danielson said. "In our state, when it comes to water, even small efforts like this will add up to help us protect our most precious resource."
1. Homeowners can now collect rainwater to use for outdoor purposes such as gardening.
2. The collected water cannot be used for drinking or other indoor purposes.
3. Collected rainwater is limited to two 55-gallon barrels or a total capacity of 110 gallons.
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Colorado-governor-signs-rain-barrels-bill-into-law,214236
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