California $75 Rebate on Rainwater Barrels

[Ordphien]

I still can't have rain barrels in my area. Not that it would do much good. I couldn't even fill a barrel.

I think AnonYMouse is close.
The reasoning I hear is that collecting will divert water from our aquifers.

They just raised our water again, and now I can't water my yard till after dark.
Which I do anyway. But it's still concerning.
I'm looking to replace my lawn this year. Traditional sod just isn't practical.

[orchidsarefun]

I wonder about the net impact of bottled water on California - is more taken out ( of the ground ) than brought in ?

[wintergirl]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

I wonder about the net impact of bottled water on California - is more taken out ( of the ground ) than brought in ?

Well since Nestle has been taking water for 27 years out of a National Forest on an expired permit, things are going to change.

Forest Service: Expired Nestle water permit a priority