Rainwater harvesting is legal in New Rochelle and statewide in NY. Rain barrels and cisterns for outdoor irrigation are unrestricted. Potable use requires health department approval.
New York State places no restrictions on residential rainwater harvesting for non-potable outdoor uses (gardening, lawn watering, car washing). New Rochelle follows state guidance. Westchester County Department of Health must approve any system used for potable water or indoor plumbing connections. Cisterns over a certain volume may require building permits. Disconnecting downspouts from stormwater systems into rain gardens is encouraged to reduce runoff into Long Island Sound.
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