• perestroika@slrpnk.netM
    4·
    29 days ago

    Nice system. The first drain and spillway are well thought out.

    Not sure about elsewhere, but here in Europe, one can often get plastic IBC containers in a metal support cage (1 x 1 x 1 m cube shaped) really cheap. It’s smart to examine the labels before buying, to make sure it didn’t hold anything hazardous. They come with a tap too and store 1000 L of water.

    So if one practises gardening, a bigger tank might be handy to have. Elevating the ground under the tank or digging a hole under the tap will ensure better access.

    • FoxyFerengi@lemm.ee
      2·
      30 days ago

      Depends on the state/local laws. Two examples: Hawaii is cool with it and might reimburse installation of rain barrels, while Arkansas says it’s only okay to collect rain if you’re not going to drink it.

      • Dr. WeskerEnglish
        2·
        30 days ago

        Thank you, I’ll check to see what my local laws are.

      • Dr. WeskerEnglish
        31·
        30 days ago

        I mean, those of us who are subject to various types of inspections and could get into legal trouble?

        • blindbunny@lemmy.mlEnglish
          22·
          30 days ago

          This is the kinda take that’ll make you dehydrated because you complied with a terrorist state.

              • davel [he/him]@lemmy.mlEnglish
                42·
                30 days ago

                People who own property and therefore are subject to local ordinances may be relatively privileged, but that’s neither here nor there. They have local property ordinances to deal with regardless. Such ordinances are in fact usually about keeping property owners from hording a public resource, namely rainwater.

                • blindbunny@lemmy.mlEnglish
                  33·
                  30 days ago

                  Explain to me how one would horde rainwater? Would you abide to a regulation that kept you from “hording” rain water if the regulators didn’t provide you with water at a reasonable cost?

              • Dr. WeskerEnglish
                22·
                30 days ago

                I’m only dismissing you and your opinions, but I can understand why that would anger you. Sorry, take care.