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Canadian Rainwater Harvesting Rules

Canadian Rainwater Harvesting Rules

At the time of this post there are no across the board rules on Rainwater Harvesting in Canada! The Canadian National Plumbing Code also permits the collection of rainwater for non-potable uses such as toilet flushing and outdoor irrigation throughout Canada. 

However, a few provinces and individual municipalities have implemented their own set of guidelines that locals need to follow. These provinces are British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. 

When building a rainwater storage system, it is required that the design follows closely to the provincial codes and municipal bylaws. Again, these vary by province and municipality so be sure to do a little research before starting on your Rainwater journey!

 

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Colin Creuzot - October 27, 2023

Living in sooke bc . Looking for water storage products eg liners . Will store water to water plants and wash cars. I have a concrete area that my rain water pvc flows through at the moment . I’m looking to use a liner to store water in an area about 4’w 6’long and 6’ deep . I will need to glue the liner to the concrete walls and make a water storage area. Look for a business in Victoria bc that has knowledge and products.

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