The Legalities of Rainwater Harvesting
By Leora Broydo Vestel
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Conservationist or scofflaw?Just as people use the sun to generate power for their homes, many homeowners capture rainfall for a variety of uses — from washing dishes to watering gardens during dry spells. But rainwater harvesting, as it is known, can be quite controversial — and in some Western states it is akin to theft.
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