Small-capacity rooftop precipitation collection permitted
C.R.S. § 37-96.5-103
in effect37-96.5-103. 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: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-37.docx#37-96.5-103Fetched: 10/6/2026
