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Jonathan Sweet - Remodeling Notes


Jay Sweet
As senior editor of Professional Remodeler, a lot of information crosses my desk. This blog will be a chance to share some of that with you, with an immediacy not possible with a monthly magazine. It's also your chance to tell me what you think about what I have to say. Whether you agree or disagree, I hope you won't be shy.

Friday, July 25, 2008

When being green is against the law

Jul 25 2008 10:02AM | Permalink | Email this | Comments (0) |
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So here's something I didn't know ... depending where you live, it might be illegal for you to collect rainwater in barrels or more sophisticated systems for reuse. 

Apparently in some places rainwater is considered state property and it's illegal to keep it from the groundwater system. Many municipalities require a permit. (The article above refers to Washington state, but a quick Web search shows similar laws in effect in other places.)

Admittedly, it's unlikely people will be prosecuted in most cases, but it's worth checking out before you try to green that next project!

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