Proposed State Ban on Stormwater Reuse
Summary
The Minnesota Plumbing Board has proposed banning stormwater and rainwater reuse for irrigation through the plumbing code. Councilor DuLaney warned this could kill a cost-effective conservation practice used by cities statewide, and Councilor Whiting strongly opposed restrictions on residents' rain barrels. Staff will bring information back before a June 23 comment deadline.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could put millions in taxpayer stormwater investments at risk and raise water costs if residents can't reuse rainwater.
Residents and cities that conserve drinking water by reusing rain and stormwater.
If enacted, gardeners and municipal water conservation programs would face new restrictions.
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