Natures Corner Store Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I found this a bit interesting. I had no idea that it could be illegal to collect rainwater off your roof?? Harvest your own water (news article) Wow. :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EowynJane Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Interesting, I wonder if there is a law here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 You would think in this day n'age that collecting and using rainwater would be a GOOD thing...and that it would be encouraged. The laws that disallow collecting/using rainwater might as well ban recycling. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I can tell you as a police officer that there is NO such law in Alberta. And even if there was, no one would enforce it. Thats just retarded. Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I can tell you as a police officer that there is NO such law in Alberta. And even if there was, no one would enforce it. Thats just retarded.Boom :boom: But what if I were to collect rainwater from Henry's roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happeboy Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 But what if I were to collect rainwater from Henry's roof that would be theft if you took it from his property. this just seems bizarre. But in the long run when or if fresh water is in short supply to keep people from "owning" it and hording it it makes scene. And if you cut down branches of a neighbors tree overhanging your property make sure to though them back on his property or that to is theft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 If that were illegal in Alberta I probably would have had fines by now for collecting rain water lol. Canada hardly ever has stupid laws like many states have, and usually the laws from province to province are pretty similar. I think it is absolutely retarded to penalize someone for wanting to recycle, especially when it can be beneficial to the environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishclubgirl Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I think this is interesting. My grandparents had a rain water barrel in Stettler probably 70 years ago and many people had them. It isn't a new idea, just a smart one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures Corner Store Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I think this is interesting. My grandparents had a rain water barrel in Stettler probably 70 years ago and many people had them. It isn't a new idea, just a smart one!! The long history of rainwater collection, can be traced (in recorded history) as far back as ancient times some 3,000 years ago (850 BC) if not even farther. article on> The History of Rainwater Collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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