House Bill 1259 would allow Colorado residents to collect up to 100 gallons of rainwater from their rooftops in a single-family residence or a multifamily residence with four or fewer units. (Thinkstock)
Re: “Rooftop rainwater collection bill easily clears Colorado committee,” March 17 news story.
We have solar power, hot water heat, thermal-pane windows, a compost bin, a garden, a mulching lawn mower, and a swamp cooler instead of air conditioning. We recycle newspaper, cardboard, plastic and cans. My flower gardens support bee and butterfly populations. We do not use any nitrogen fertilizer on our lawn. I also use a water barrel to water my vegetable garden and potted plants.
How many of our elected officials protesting the use of water barrels can say the same?
Jackie Lusso,Broomfield
This letter was published in the March 27 edition.
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