New Jersey allows residential rainwater harvesting, and Camden County sets no rule against rain barrels or cisterns. The state actively promotes rain barrels for stormwater reduction. Any plumbing tie-in to potable systems must follow state plumbing and cross-connection codes.
There is no New Jersey statute prohibiting collecting rainwater from your roof, and Camden County imposes no countywide restriction. NJDEP and Rutgers Cooperative Extension actively encourage rain barrels as a green-infrastructure tool to reduce stormwater runoff, which aligns with the state's MS4 stormwater program. Simple rain barrels for outdoor irrigation need no permit. However, any system that connects to indoor plumbing or a potable supply must comply with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code plumbing subcode and backflow/cross-connection rules. Some Camden County municipalities offer rain-barrel workshops or rebates; check with your town or local watershed group.
No penalty for basic rain barrels. Improper cross-connection to potable plumbing violates the NJ Uniform Construction Code and can require correction plus permit fees.
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