LUBBOCK, Texas — Rainwater can provide a multitude of good, and with recent heavy precipitation in Lubbock and surrounding areas, residents may be looking to reap some of those benefits.
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Rainwater harvesting in Texas is the collection and storage of natural water from precipitation events usually in rain barrels or catchment tanks. According to the City of Lubbock, harvesting rainwater can help reduce the flow to stormwater drains, lessen stream pollution and lower utility bills. It also has enormous health benefits (if treated properly) being a source of pure, soft, low-sodium water, according to the Texas Water Development Board.
While on a federal level it is not considered illegal, some states have certain restrictions and incentives when it comes to collecting rainwater.
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For example, it is legal to harvest rainwater in the Lone Star State under several conditions noted in House Bill 3391 , including: