Rain Water Catching and this Forum.

[thvigil11]

Didn't want to poop on a members thread. So I'll post it here.

Not trying to be a jerk here, but if the forum takes the stance of not allowing posting of certain illegal to Colorado or even US gov activities. Should we be endorsing this activity? Not sure where I even stand on this. I do agree that making water catching illegal is ridiculous. (as insane as mag cap bans) But it is the law of the land up there. Here in NM it is perfectly legal to catch rainwater. So I guess as a NM resident, can I discuss such things on this board? I feel a little silly bringing up this topic, but the post kinda triggered a thought pattern here.

I guess the basics of my thoughts are this;

What are the responsibilities of the forum and its membership to show good citizenship by upholding the law of the land and not endorsing illegal activity?

How can this issue of an activity being illegal in one region while being perfectly fine in another be rectified?

Are we to pick and choose what activities are condoned based on how we feel about the subject?

I figure with all the other purse swinging threads, I should start something myself.



PS- For the original thread - Bondo or JB Weld should work fine.



PPS - In Before The Lock[rules]

[thvigil11]

Just saw that the OP asked the question HYPOTHETICALLY. So I guess we're good. [mop]

[asmo]

I believe the OP said 'hypothetically'.

I think we should be free to discuss ideas (within some reason - after all we are playing in someone else's house, and must respect the owner's rules) -- the implementation of such ideas is a whole different matter. ;)

[henpecked]

Hypotheticlly speaking if you needed water to flush samuraico would be the man to talk to.............................its who you know

[crashdown]

Pretty sure the laws have relaxed on rainwater collection over the last few years if that makes any difference.

[thvigil11]

Just want to clairfy. I certainly don't intend to pick on samuraico or even his post. He's GTG as far as I'm concerned. It's more a matter of posing the question. Where do we draw the line? I feel like everything we do in this country is under more and more scrutiny. I know in my life, I feel I must certainly watch my tone at times in order to avoid making too many waves. (Perils of a gov. position) There are a lot of folks that would gladly cut my throat if they felt it would advance them in the Gov. I feel safe enough here at this forum to pose such questions and accept open discussion.

[Scanker19]

I'm sorry. What? You can't collect rain water?

[thvigil11]

I'm sorry. What? You can't collect rain water?

They can't, we can. How stupid is that?

[Wulf202]

Pretty sure the laws have relaxed on rainwater collection over the last few years if that makes any difference.
Relaxed is relative. It went from impossibile to unlikely its legal.

[WETWRKS]

Here is part of the trouble with the rain water issue...water rights were established before Colorado was a state and the Feds gave away our water to everyone else. This needs to be reviewed and changed. Yes...they need water but not at our expense. We need water just as much as everyone else.

[funkymonkey1111]

Since you don't know what the other poster's water rights are, your concern is quite misplaced.

[Zundfolge]

Catching rainwater in Colorado is only illegal if you're on a municipal water system. So if you live in the country and/or get your water from your own well, you can catch rainwater perfectly legally.


Read this PDF: http://water.state.co.us/DWRIPub/Documents/DWR_RainwaterFlyer.pdf

[thvigil11]

Catching rainwater in Colorado is only illegal if you're on a municipal water system. So if you live in the country and/or get your water from your own well, you can catch rainwater perfectly legally.


Read this PDF: http://water.state.co.us/DWRIPub/Documents/DWR_RainwaterFlyer.pdf

WOW! You still have to get a permit.... God Bless Bureaucracy
[Sarcasm2]

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

Catching rainwater in Colorado is only illegal if you're on a municipal water system. So if you live in the country and/or get your water from your own well, you can catch rainwater perfectly legally.


Read this PDF: http://water.state.co.us/DWRIPub/Documents/DWR_RainwaterFlyer.pdf

Interesting factoid. I wasn't aware.

[hatidua]

I've taken photos in the last 30 seconds that make you go hmmm:
(nope, not my house)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/hatidua/water_zps6857ddd9.jpg

[Zundfolge]

I've taken photos in the last 30 seconds that make you go hmmm:
(nope, not my house)

I believe that you can redirect all the rain water you want (to water gardens and such) you just can't capture any of it.

[hatidua]

I believe that you can redirect all the rain water you want (to water gardens and such) you just can't capture any of it.

I'd hoped that was the case but when I looked into it a year or so ago, merely "delaying" it's progress was a no-no.... One law I looked at went so far as to list how long outflows could be on gutters at ground level [Bang]

[SamuraiCO]

I appreciate the frank feedback on the parameters of discussions here, Glad the original post spun some thoughtful discussions.

That being said I can't wait for the state to wage war against the largest offender of this practice, the beaver.

[buffalobo]

I appreciate the frank feedback on the parameters of discussions here, Glad the original post spun some thoughtful discussions.

That being said I can't wait for the state to wage war against the largest offender of this practice, the beaver.

Well said, but now they will call you racist for outing the beaver.

[Zundfolge]

Well said, but now they will call you racist for outing the beaver.

Wouldn't that be sexist? Oh ... wait ... nevermind. :p

[thvigil11]

I appreciate the frank feedback on the parameters of discussions here, Glad the original post spun some thoughtful discussions.

That being said I can't wait for the state to wage war against the largest offender of this practice, the beaver.

Agreed, very well said. Your state needs to regulate and legislate that pesky rodent. Its time to TAX THE BEAVER.

[baglock1]

This entire thread is another reason why I can't wait to leave this state.

[Irving]

I've taken photos in the last 30 seconds that make you go hmmm:
(nope, not my house)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/hatidua/water_zps6857ddd9.jpg

My house looks like this, but it just drains at the street. My sump pump is tied into it as well.

[Firehaus]

Mine as well, and it's 105 years old.


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[sniper7]

Catching rainwater in Colorado is only illegal if you're on a municipal water system. So if you live in the country and/or get your water from your own well, you can catch rainwater perfectly legally.


Read this PDF: http://water.state.co.us/DWRIPub/Documents/DWR_RainwaterFlyer.pdf


Well...they just tax it. Been fighting this one tooth and nail.

http://www.stopstormwaterutility.com

all while Adams county officials take a $21K plush getaway on tax payer dollars. Fuckers can drown in the rain water for all I care.

[BushMasterBoy]

I had a glass of illegal water, but I drank it.

[sniper7]

I had a glass of illegal water, but I drank it.

Think you'll give it back later?

[GilpinGuy]

TAX THE BEAVER.

In the end, we all pay too high a cost for beaver as it is. I think it's crays that has an awesome sig about this.

[Hummer]

My illegal rain water got lost in a boating accident.

[funkymonkey1111]

This entire thread is another reason why I can't wait to leave this state.

well, bye.

[rbeau30]

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FIFY.

[Zundfolge]

This entire thread is another reason why I can't wait to leave this state.

These water laws were in place LONG before liberals took over the government here. Water rights disputes and law are as old as the republic (they used to fight "range wars" over water for chrissake).

As someone else said, our water rights in Colorado were determined before Colorado was a state.

[Aloha_Shooter]

This entire thread is another reason why I can't wait to leave this state.

Can you take Udall, Polis, Bennet, Hickenlooper, and all those Kalipornia hippy-wannabes with you? I'm sure they'd be much more at home in California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, etc. I'll take this state's water rights legacy dating back to the 19th century over the intrusive totalitarian governments in those states any day of the week.

[Zundfolge]

If California would just legalize marijuana ... then many of our troubles would be over.

[kidicarus13]

These water laws were in place LONG before liberals took over the government here. Water rights disputes and law are as old as the republic (they used to fight "range wars" over water for chrissake).

As someone else said, our water rights in Colorado were determined before Colorado was a state.

That sounds like Colorado's version of the Bundy standoff. BREAKING NEWS: Federal agents amass near a Boulder home after spotting a resident storing water from his downspout in a 55gal. drum.

[fly boy]

Don't know why you guys are complaining about lack of water....

Stage 5 drought, they are shutting down golf courses, public outdoor pools.....

http://www.today.com/news/drought-forces-texas-city-turn-toilets-tap-water-2D79639075

[rbeau30]

Don't know why you guys are complaining about lack of water....

Stage 5 drought, they are shutting down golf courses, public outdoor pools.....

http://www.today.com/news/drought-forces-texas-city-turn-toilets-tap-water-2D79639075


Ugh!!!! thanks! I had Sheppard AFB buried DEEP back in the brain never to come back :-( Now it is back.

[fly boy]

Ugh!!!! thanks! I had Sheppard AFB buried DEEP back in the brain never to come back :-( Now it is back.

want me to tour around, and take pictures for you, so it really comes back to the surface?

[rbeau30]

want me to tour around, and take pictures for you, so it really comes back to the surface?


Hell no, that is a part of my life I would like to leave behind.

I don't understand the concern of folks. Do they just not get it that ALL water probably was SOMEONE's sewage water at one point?

Ohh good enough to dump into a stream but not good enough to treat ONE more time then back into the water supply?

[jerrymrc]

What are the responsibilities of the forum and its membership to show good citizenship by upholding the law of the land and not endorsing illegal activity?

So glad you stopped before it became a non issue. [Flower] Just a thought. https://www.ar-15.co/threads/77357-A-PSA-PLEASE-READ/page4

[Firehaus]

http://www.kunc.org/post/hicks-signature-colorados-rain-barrel-banditry-will-come-end?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=FBKUNC6485#stream/0


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[Gman]

Hickenlooper signed the bill into law.

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

The comments on that article are terrific.

[SamuraiCO]

Time to get a new one and get it up. Last one froze full of water and split wide open.