installing a tank, take a few simple steps.
1. Check your local water authority
Look for guidance from your state’s water resources department, environmental agency, local council, or equivalent authority.
Search for official information about rainwater harvesting, residential rain barrels, and water collection permits.
2. Confirm whether storage limits apply
Some jurisdictions set limits on the number of barrels, total storage capacity, or types of collection systems allowed without approval.
Don’t assume that a rule permitting one small barrel also permits a large underground cistern.
3. Check plumbing and building
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