C.R.S. Section 37-96.5-103
Small-capacity rooftop precipitation collection permitted

(1)

Precipitation from a rooftop may be collected if:

(a)

No more than two rain barrels with a combined storage capacity of one hundred ten gallons or less are utilized;

(b)

Precipitation is collected from the rooftop of a building that is used primarily as a single-family residence or a multi-family residence with four or fewer units;

(c)

The collected precipitation is used for outdoor purposes including irrigation of lawns and gardens; and

(d)

The collected precipitation is used on the residential property on which the precipitation is collected.

(2)

A person shall not use precipitation collected under this article for drinking water or indoor household purposes.

(3)

The state engineer may curtail rain barrel usage pursuant to section 37-92-502 (2)(a).

Source: Section 37-96.5-103 — Small-capacity rooftop precipitation collection permitted, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-37.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

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