In New Mexico, no permit is required to use a greywater system when the flow is less than gallons per day. Read the full version of the greywater regulation in New Mexico here. In Texas, no permit is required to use a greywater system when the flow is less than gallons per day.
The term does not include wastewater:. Read the full version of the greywater regulation in Texas here. Greywater Education What is Greywater? Your questions answered. Greywater: What is it? Greywater Laws in Your State More and more states in the Southern part of the United States are putting in place greywater friendly legislation, and you should always check with your local enforcing agency before installing a greywater system as certain restrictions may apply.
Arizona In Arizona, no permit is required to use a greywater system when the flow is less than gallons per day. Read more here. More information R The following are prohibited: Greywater use for purposes other than irrigation, and Spray irrigation.
For the expert Read the full version of the greywater regulation in Arizona here. California California adopted a new greywater regulation in January Under Indiana State Code d :. However, onsite sewage systems of a private home described in this subsection must comply with state laws and rules.
Utility providers in Indiana have fought hard against solar power. They have been fairly successful in curtailing the solar movement too, such as when they got legislators to roll back how much money was paid to grid-tied solar users as part of the Indiana net metering policy.
Indiana laws are not favorable to composting toilets or other off-grid waste disposal methods. Read more about the law here and here. See detailed Indiana Off Grid Laws. Off-grid solar is legal in Iowa, but expect permits and inspections to be required. Many people in northeast Iowa live completely off the grid. See detailed Iowa Off Grid Laws.
Going completely off-grid with electric is possible in Kansas. However, many areas have very strict zoning laws and building regulations which may require you to be connected to the grid. Further, the state has very few incentives for installing solar systems. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Kansas though a permit may be required. There may be some limitations to using rainwater for anything other than home use. There are no current state laws regulating composting toilets.
However, there are state laws prohibiting pit privies and regulating other types of onsite sewage treatment methods.
Many counties also make off-grid sewage treatment illegal. See detailed Kansas Off Grid Laws. Kentucky does not seem to have any laws making off-grid electric illegal and there are many people living in homes running completely on off-grid solar. There may be inspections required in many counties. Off-grid sewage is legal in Kentucky. Permits and inspections are required for pit privies.
Composting toilets are also allowed. Read more here. See detailed Kentucky Off Grid Laws. Disconnecting from the electric grid seems to be legal in many places in Louisiana. However, the state does not encourage off-grid electric and it has cut many incentives for grid-tied solar.
See detailed Louisiana Off Grid Laws. Maine is one of the best states in regards to off-grid living laws. There are many areas where you are not required to connect to the utilities and the only permits required are for septic or waste disposal. Maine is also a very progressive state in regards to off-grid living and gives many incentives like rebates to homes using alternative clean energy.
Rainwater harvesting is legal in Maine. You can also melt snow in winter for water. Many private homes have wells and water is abundant in Maine. Composting toilets are legal in Maine though there are some regulations about how they may be used.
You will also need a plan and permit for any type of onsite sewage disposal, including an outhouse. See detailed Maine Off Grid Laws. Maryland law specifically allows off-grid solar systems. However, permits and inspections are still usually required. Read more about the law here. It is unclear whether residential homes can legally disconnect from the electric grid in Massachusetts. Regardless of the law, there are many people living with off-grid solar in Massachusetts.
There are also loopholes and permits for camping on your own land. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Massachusetts and even encouraged by the state. Some counties may require you to be hooked up to the municipal water though.
Composting toilets are legal in Massachusetts, though there are many regulations. The composted waste must be disposed of by burial or by a licensed seepage hauler. Any liquid byproducts must be discharged into a septic tank and leaching system or removed by a licensed septic hauler. Individually-owned microgrids are seemingly legal in Michigan, thus making it legal to use off-grid solar in the state. Michigan does not have a statewide policy on disposing of waste; each county sets its own laws.
Depending on the county, inspections or permits may be required. Outhouses are generally allowed under Michigan state law. Off-grid electricity is legal in Minnesota. Composting toilets and outhouses are legal in Minnesota. There are regulations to follow but they are generally more relaxed than in other states. See detailed Minnesota Off Grid Laws. It appears that being disconnected from the electric grid is illegal in most parts of Mississippi.
For grid-tied solar systems, Mississippi has net metering but does not currently offer any state incentives such as rebates for installing solar panels. Missouri is one of the friendliest states for off-grid living.
There are also many favorable laws towards homesteading. Off-grid electric is legal in Missouri and there are already off-grid communities established in the state. There are many Amish in the state as well. Currently, Missouri Department of Health laws mention composting toilets but do not have any specific laws or regulations regarding the. Thus, composting toilets still exist in a legal gray area in Missouri. The law does specifically mention pit privies though. A privy will only be considered for remote areas not served by a piped water source.
See detailed Missouri Off Grid Laws. Off-grid solar is legal in Montana. The state offers incentives for installing solar systems and net metering for grid-tied solar. Rainwater harvesting in Montana is legal and encouraged by the state. However, water in Montana is owned by the state. They will be expected to get a permit. Composting toilets and pit privies are legal in Montana but are highly regulated.
See detailed Montana Off Grid Laws. Off-grid solar seems to be legal in Nebraska with many people and communities living completely disconnected from the electric utility. Much land in Nebraska is still not zoned and has very relaxed building codes. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Nebraska. Wells must be registered with the Nebraska Department of Water Resources and meet construction standards. Irrigation wells producing large amounts of pumped water require a permit.
Permits are also required for certain ground-water uses. Visit the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources for more detailed info. Composting toilets and pit privies are generally legal in Nebraska, but they may require a permit and inspection.
Nevada is one of the worst states for off-grid living. In addition to having a difficult climate, there are many laws that are not favorable to living off-grid.
Despite this, there still seem to be some communities living completely off-grid in Nevada. Off-grid electricity is legal in Nevada. However, it will require several permits to be allowed to disconnect from the electric utility.
Rainwater harvesting used to be illegal in Nevada. In , the state passed a new law making rainwater collection legal from the rooftops of single-family homes for non-potable purposes. Many people living off-grid or in rural areas in Nevada have wells.
You can read the Nevada well laws here. Composting toilets, pit privies, and other alternative waste disposal systems are generally legal in Nevada.
However, the state has strict regulations about how and when they can be used and permits are required. See detailed Nevada Off Grid Laws. Off-grid electric is legal in New Hampshire. The state also offers good incentives for installing solar and net metering for grid-tied solar.
Composting toilets and pit privies are legal in New Hampshire. However, if the site is located near a public sewer, the health officer may order the construction of a toilet connected to the sewer or require a septic tank installation.
There are exceptions for some seasonal properties. It seems state law allows off-grid solar in New Jersey. However, much of the state is zoned and subject to local building codes which likely require a connection to the electric grid.
The state offers incentives for installing solar and there is net metering for grid-tied solar systems. Rainwater collection is legal in New Jersey, but its use is limited. Composting toilets, outhouses, and other off-grid toilets are legal in New Jersey but are highly regulated. In many places they will be illegal due to this clause in the law:.
Off-grid solar is legal in New Mexico, though a permit is likely required. The state offers incentives including rebates for both off-grid and grid-tied solar systems. There are also licensing restrictions about who can install solar systems. Rainwater harvesting is legal in New Mexico and most homeowners can install systems without worrying about water rights concerns. Composting toilets, pit privies, and other off-grid toilets are legal in New Mexico. Permits are required and there are some regulations that might make it illegal on your property to use one of these off-grid toilets.
See the permit application, which lists requirements, here. New York State is one of the strictest in regards to off-grid laws, as well as other regulations. However, this does not mean it is impossible to go off-grid in New York. It just means that you will likely have to do a lot more research to find a place where off-grid living is allowed and get numerous permits, licenses, and inspections. Off-grid solar is illegal in many areas in New York State. Unfortunately, these laws are still vague and most individuals will have a hard time using the microgrid laws to live off-grid.
There are some exemptions that would make it possible to have a home not connected to the municipal water, but it would require permits from local authorities. You can find the law here. Installing a composting toilet is generally legal in New York State. The laws require wastewater from sinks, showers, etc.
It seems that off-grid solar is legal in North Carolina. Please contact us if you have any info about this topic. Rainwater harvesting is legal in North Carolina for both residential and commercial properties and is encouraged by the state.
The NC Plumbing Code regulations apply if you plan on bringing rainwater inside the building. Composting toilets, pit privies, and other off-grid toilets are legal in North Carolina.
Thus, you may be required to have a toilet connected to the municipal sewage and water. Off-grid electric is legal in North Dakota. There are some state incentives for installing solar as well as net metering for grid-tied systems. Rainwater harvesting is legal in North Dakota. However, there are some strict rules about using other water sources such as streams. Composting toilets, pit privies, and other off-grid toilets are allowed in North Dakota.
The state generally has more relaxed regulations in regards to onsite sewage disposal than other states. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Ohio and there are few restrictions as to how it can be used.
Permits may be required. Ohio law specifically allows composting toilets, certain outhouses, and gray water disposal. There are regulations, such as prohibiting the disposal of certain types of gray water. Off-grid solar is legal in Oklahoma.
However, there are likely many permit requirements. The state also does not have a net metering policy for grid-tied solar systems nor does it offer any incentives for installing solar. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Oklahoma. It is encouraged by the state, though the state stopped providing financial incentives for people setting up systems. Oklahoma currently does not have any laws regulating composting toilets.
You can find their laws for onsite sewage disposal here. See detailed Oklahoma Off Grid Laws. Off-grid solar is legal in Oregon. It is one of the more relaxed states in regards to laws about disconnecting from the utility company. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Oregon. However, it can only be harvested from an artificial, impervious surface like a rooftop. It is not legal to catch rainwater on the ground, such as in reservoirs with dams.
Composting toilets are legal in Oregon. Some areas may require a permit and may be subject to inspection in certain cases. The law specifically states that it is legal to use composted human waste around plants, including fruit trees, except for edible vegetation and vegetables. See detailed Oregon Off Grid Laws. It is illegal to not be connected to the municipal electric grid in many areas of Pennsylvania. There are many loopholes and exceptions for recreational cabins and other temporary residencies though.
Rainwater harvesting is legal in Pennsylvania. However, permanent residences are required to have an approved source of water and rainwater is not likely to qualify. NSF-approved composting toilets are legal in Pennsylvania. However, the property will likely still need to be connected to the municipal sewage system or have a septic tank. Pennsylvania also has very strict rules about outhouses and other off-grid toilets; they are usually illegal on new builds. See detailed Pennsylvania Off Grid Laws.
Off-grid solar is legal in Rhode Island. The state offers many incentives for installing solar systems and has net metering for grid-tied systems. This makes Rhode Island one of the best states for off-grid solar. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Rhode Island. The water can be contained either aboveground or belowground. Composting toilets are legal in Rhode Island but waste must be buried or disposed of in another approved method.
It is unlikely you will be able to disconnect from the sewage system though because a method must be provided for disposing of liquid wastes from sinks, showers, laundry, etc.
Off-grid solar is legal in South Carolina and is actually common in many remote parts of the state where it is not practical to connect to the grid. The state offers tax incentives for installing solar systems and has net metering for grid-tied systems. Rainwater harvesting is legal in South Carolina. There does not seem to be any state law that requires properties to be connected to the municipal water, though municipalities may require it. Composting toilets are legal in South Carolina, but usually only if used in conjunction with a septic system.
Composting and other off-grid toilets are legal in South Dakota, but only when other systems are not available. Even when used in conjunction with a septic system or grid-tied toilet, a permit is still likely to be required.
You may even have to submit a design plan for approval. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Tennessee. Depending on the county and complexity of the system, permits and regular inspections may be required. NSF-certified composting toilets and pit privies are legal in Tennessee.
However, there is a loophole in the law that might make it illegal in your area. It will likely be up to the local health inspector. See detailed Tennessee Off Grid Laws. Off-grid solar is legal in Texas and there are many companies in the state offering installation services for off-grid systems. It is also possible to create a microgrid in Texas to connect several homes with solar.
As in all states though, there may be local laws which require you to connect to the electric utility. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Texas. The state also offers many incentives for homeowners who want to capture rainwater, such as exempting rainwater harvesting equipment from state sales tax. There are also exemptions for property taxes. See the laws here. NSF-approved compost toilets are legal in Texas.
The law states that a permit is not required when used in single-family homes in a county with less than 40, population. The rules about pit privies outhouses are stricter. The law states you need a permit to build a pit privy within 75 feet of human habitation other than the residence to which the privy belongs.
So, if you have nearby neighbors, an outhouse might not be allowed. See detailed Texas Off Grid Laws. Off-grid solar is legal in Utah. There are already many communities in Utah living completely off the grid. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Utah but is restricted. A permit is required and a maximum size of 2, gallons is allowed for systems. However, it is legal to make a vaulted privy — though strict regulations apply. Composting toilets are legal.
This is also extremely challenging, so anyone who can do that should be recognized for such high achievement. If you are caught catching a fish with your hands in Pennsylvania, you may be sentenced to life in federal prison. I know a guy this happened to. Honestly I'm for this. Any lazy psychopath who actively decides to brush dirt under the rug rather then clean their homes should be prosecuted to the highest level of the law. Michael Perl Published: January 25,
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