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by sputter_token 1093 days ago
In some parts of America, collecting rainwater is illegal.
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Restrictions are mainly on commercial and especially agricultural use. It's not that bad for residential systems. https://www.worldwaterreserve.com/rainwater-harvesting/is-it... But in Georgia, you can only use the rainwater outdoors. So you can't legally flush your toilet with it.
Because, legally, you're stealing water from the basin and the basin's down stream users.

You're also not paying for the sewer use if you flush with it (since sewer isn't metered)

Some municipalities have ways to handle the second (as you have homes that are on well water but city sewer). Usually it's a flat fee based on occupancy or square footage.
This is mostly a myth, but check your local ordinances. OR do like the rest of us Freedudes do. Just do it.
Where?