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DDLJ_2022 t1_j48rkdr wrote

Reply to comment by medoy in Nearly all of California exits the worst drought categories in U.S. Drought Monitor by pneumatichorseman

I would assume any amount would help. If we were allowed I would get big tanks to store the rain water and use it for my trees and plants. Connect them to drip system and I wouldn't be using the drinking water.

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invincibl_ t1_j49amt7 wrote

This was a common DIY project especially back when we had a decade-long drought in most of Australia.

IBC tanks are a pallet-sized tank that is commonly used to transport fluids. You can acquire one (or several) of these for a few hundred dollars. Then you can just redirect your downpipe to the tank, put a filter in to catch leaves and other junk, install a hose fitting and you're done.

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medoy t1_j48u9d3 wrote

What is the espoused reason that is prohibited where you live?

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DDLJ_2022 t1_j49fn57 wrote

After your comment I did some digging and looks like city won't care if you collect it in bins etc. You will need a permit if you make a reservoir on your property to collect rain water. I will start doing small collection now.

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