For some Iowans, rainy days can cause plans to be canceled or postponed. For others, rainy days could be considered a gift.

Across the state, many people use precipitation as a resource for various uses. The process, also known as rainwater harvesting, dates back to the Neolithic Age, according to reports.

But does Iowa have a state law in place against this age-old process?

Is it illegal in Iowa to collect rainwater?

The short answer to this question is no.

There are no federal laws that prohibit collecting rainwater.

In fact, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership provide manuals and brochures on different strategies you can use to collect stormwater.

The Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership says collecting rainwater is used to

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