Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question:
Is there any incentive to collect rain water for irrigation in new construction?

Answer:
LA County does not currently have an incentive program for rainwater harvesting. Development projects within the LA County unincorporated areas are required to implement Low Impact Development (LID) techniques. One such option for certain development types is incorporating rainwater harvesting.

More information regarding LID can be found at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wmd/dsp_LowImpactDevelopment.cfm.


Links:
  Low Impact Development
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