Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in Apopka. SJRWMD promotes rain barrels through education programs. No permit needed for residential rain barrels under 100 gallons. Cisterns over that may require plumbing review.
Florida broadly permits rainwater harvesting for irrigation and non-potable residential uses. SJRWMD and UF/IFAS Extension distribute rain barrels at workshops. Apopka does not restrict residential rain barrels, but tanks connected to indoor plumbing require cross-connection control and permits under Florida Building Code. Downspout diversion must not create runoff onto neighboring property.
Runoff causing neighbor damage: civil nuisance claim. Plumbed cisterns without permit: stop-work and inspection fees.
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