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Rainwater Harvesting: Anza vs Riverside

How do rainwater harvesting rules compare between Anza, CA and Riverside, CA?

Anza and Riverside have similar restriction levels.

Anza, CA

Riverside County

Few Restrictions

Rainwater harvesting is legal in California under the Rainwater Capture Act of 2012 (AB 1750) and encouraged in Riverside County for landscape irrigation. Rooftop collection of up to 5,000 gallons typically does not require a permit. Larger cisterns, pressurized systems, or indoor uses require permits and California Plumbing Code compliance.

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Riverside, CA

Riverside County

Few Restrictions

Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in Riverside under California's Rainwater Capture Act (Water Code sections 10573–10574) and Title 24 Part 11 (CALGreen). Rain barrels and cisterns up to 5,000 gallons do not require a plumbing permit, provided the system is not connected to potable plumbing and has mosquito screens.

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