Lodi permits residential rainwater harvesting consistent with California's Rainwater Capture Act of 2012. Roof-based capture for outdoor irrigation is allowed without a permit; larger systems and any indoor use must meet California Plumbing Code requirements administered through LMC Title 15.
California Water Code §10573 (the Rainwater Capture Act) allows residential, commercial, and governmental property owners to install rooftop rainwater catchment systems for non-potable use without a water-rights permit. In Lodi, simple rain barrels and small cisterns capturing roof runoff for outdoor irrigation can be installed without a city permit, similar to other small accessory equipment. Larger systems with plumbing connections, pumps, indoor non-potable use, or any pressurized distribution are subject to the California Plumbing Code (Chapter 17) and require a plumbing permit through Lodi Building Division. Captured rainwater may not be used for drinking or food preparation. Lodi's Storm Water and Watershed program also encourages capture and on-site infiltration to reduce runoff.
Installing a plumbed indoor rainwater system without a permit is a building-code violation enforced by Lodi Building Division. Simple rain barrels for outdoor use are not subject to enforcement.
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