NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Boulder, CO, United States, 09/03/2009 - It's now legal to collect rainwater and store it in Colorado. FRPC, manufacturers of Flxx tanks and cisterns for water storage, and fire protection is now offering pricing and info on rainwater harvesting storage tanks and equipment.

Front Range Precast Concrete (FRPC), has been providing throughout Colorado for over 62 years. Manufacturers of FLXX watertight concrete tanks for wastewater storage, conventional septic systems, water cisterns, and sand, grease and oil interceptors for commercial use, FRPC is now offering solutions for rainwater harvesting.

Effective July 1, 2009, Governor Ritter signed Senate Bill 09-080 into law that allows rural homes to harvest rainwater for ordinary household purposes, fire protection, the watering of poultry, domestic animals and livestock on farms or ranches, and the limited irrigation of gardens and lawns.

One of the major driving forces for an exemption to these long-standing water rights laws is based on studies from 2007 showing that 97% of rainwater evaporates or is soaked up by plants before it ever reaches a river or aquifer. Since this rainwater is not contributing to Colorado’s water supply, it is now legal to capture this water to use it under the guidelines of a well permit. It is important to note that the bill prohibits adding rainwater collection systems to homes that have municipal water supply available. With an average rainfall of 19.93 inches a year (in Boulder), a homeowner has the opportunity of harvesting a significant amount of rainwater per month.

FRPC is proud to provide rainwater harvesting and storage solutions to rural communities throughout Colorado. Our new product line reinforces our commitment to a green society, and allows us to provide efficient and sustainable systems for rainwater harvesting, storage and collection.

Front Range Precast Concrete (flxx.com) is an active member of its community with a focus on protecting the environment.

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