Arizona encourages rainwater harvesting with a state tax credit. Yuma permits rainwater collection. However, Yuma's extremely low rainfall (3 inches/year) makes harvesting less productive than in other Arizona areas.
Arizona law encourages rainwater harvesting. The state tax credit (ARS §43-1090.01) provides up to 25% of system cost (max $1,000). Basic rain barrel systems don't require permits. However, Yuma receives only about 3 inches of rain per year, making harvesting far less productive than in Tucson (12 inches) or Phoenix (8 inches). When rain does fall, it comes in intense desert thunderstorms during monsoon season (July-September). Passive rainwater harvesting (landscape contouring) may be more practical than barrel systems in Yuma's climate.
No violations for rainwater collection. Systems causing drainage problems may be addressed under stormwater regulations.
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