Govt’s got their eye on:
Rainwater capture (already regulated in at least 13 states including California, Oregon, Nevada, Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Washington, Rhode Island, Utah and Virginia)
Private well water (already regulated in some states, California plans to meterize private wells and sell your own water back to you, the homeowner)
Removal of water from creeks or streams (regulated, restricted, plan to ban)
Backyard gardening (registration “encouraged” for future regulation?)
Rainwater Capture - Yep. It rained this morning so I’ve got a FULL rain barrel right this minute!
Private Water Well - Yep. Got that, too.
Creek on the property? Yep. Only water removal is from dairy cows and wildlife drinking from it. ;)
Gardening? 16 raised beds, a greenhouse, a dozen various fruit trees, small fruits (strawberries, raspberries, honey berries) Rhubarb and Asparagus patches.
How ELSE can I irritate Mother Government, today? I LIVE for it! :)