Rainwater harvesting is legal throughout Ohio including Cuyahoga County. No state permit is required for residential rain barrels used for outdoor irrigation. Harvested rainwater used for potable purposes requires compliance with Ohio Department of Health private water system rules OAC 3701-28.
Contact Cuyahoga County at (216) 443-7000 for enforcement. Contact Cuyahoga County at (216) 443-7010 for current ordinance details and enforcement procedures specific to your situation within unincorporated areas. This Cuyahoga County ordinance applies to unincorporated areas outside any incorporated municipality within the county. Residents inside cities, towns, villages, and boroughs are subject to their local municipal code, which may be stricter or may preempt the county rule entirely. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, penalty schedules, appeal processes, and any exemptions or grandfathering that may apply to your specific situation, contact Cuyahoga County at (216) 443-7010 or consult the county code library directly. Always verify with the county before relying on summary information, as ordinances are updated periodically and may change without notice.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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