Rainwater collection—also known as rainwater harvesting—is a centuries-old practice that’s becoming popular among rural and urban residents alike. It helps utilize freely available water, as well as helps with conservation, and less water taken from a main water supply. Water that comes from rain is in its purest form, and is generally free of pollutants. That is, until it touches a surface. What about in Hawaii, where it rains so much? Paia gets an average of 24 inches of rainfall every year, below the US average of 38 inches. Maui has a “wet side” and a “dry side,” but the dry side is far from a desert. But in some states, collecting rainwater has become a controversy as well as potentially illegal. So can you collect rainwater? Benefits Of Rainwater Collection The process is … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Rainwater Collection in Maui — Is It Legal In Your State?