Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in Huntington Beach under California Water Code Section 10574. Standard rain barrels do not require a city permit.
California Water Code Section 10574 (Rainwater Capture Act) authorizes residential rainwater harvesting. Huntington Beach residents may install rain barrels and cisterns for landscape irrigation without a city permit for standard installations. Larger systems may require plumbing permits. Harvested rainwater is approved for landscape irrigation but not potable use without treatment. The city encourages rainwater capture as part of its water conservation and sustainable landscaping programs.
No penalties for harvesting rainwater. Improperly installed large systems creating hazards may face building code enforcement.
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