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Note that if you’re in the US there may be some minor legal concerns regarding rainwater collection on your property. It doesn’t appear to be outright illegal anywhere, but there are nuances you may want to be aware of such as collection limits or usage limits.

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Please. We shouldn't let these bureaucrats try to own what comes from the sky. Sheesh. Don't indulge them by believing in their silly laws.

Unfortunately, if they are determined enough, bureaucrats can have ways of enforcing their silly laws. Ignoring them is not always a good answer.

I haven't (and won't) opine on whether or not I feel those sorts of laws are reasonable: that's not the point of my original comment. The point of my comment is simply to point out that there may be restrictions in your jurisdiction and you should be aware of them. If you choose to engage in civil disobedience on this topic, that's entirely your choice. But ignorance of the law isn't a great excuse for violating it.

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