Rainwater Catchment & Rain Barrels in Fort Collins
Rain barrels and catchment systems set up the legal way in Colorado, connected to your garden and drip lines.
Rainwater catchment & rain barrels
For rainwater catchment Fort Collins homeowners can rely on, Lotic Irrigation installs rain barrels, catchment vessels and passive water-harvesting features that put rain to work in your garden. Colorado law now allows homeowners to collect rainwater from their roofs, and we can help you take advantage of it.
Colorado rain barrel rules (HB16-1005)
- Single-family homes (and buildings with up to four units) may use up to two rain barrels with a combined capacity of 110 gallons.
- The water must come from the rooftop and be used outdoors on the same property, such as watering lawns and gardens.
What we offer
- Rain barrel installation: placed at downspouts and set up for easy garden watering.
- Custom concrete rain barrels: made on request from a self-healing concrete mix that is durable and cost effective.
- Passive harvesting: techniques that slow runoff and direct it to your plants instead of the street.
- Irrigation integration: pair harvested water with efficient drip irrigation for planting beds.
Serving Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.
Book a free estimate or call 970-829-2903.
Start collecting rainwater
A rain barrel at a downspout can water a vegetable bed or flower garden through dry spells. We place and set up barrels, build custom concrete barrels on request, and can tie harvested water into drip irrigation for planting beds.
Rain barrels and catchment
Rainwater catchment FAQ
Is it legal to collect rainwater in Colorado?
Yes. Since 2016 (HB16-1005), single-family homes and buildings with up to four units may use up to two rain barrels with a combined capacity of 110 gallons.
What can I use rain barrel water for?
Outdoor use on the same property where it was collected, such as watering lawns, gardens, and flower beds. The water must come from your rooftop.
Do you make custom rain barrels?
Yes. On request we make custom concrete rain barrels from a durable, self-healing concrete mix.
Can rain barrels connect to drip irrigation?
Yes. We can pair harvested water with efficient drip irrigation for planting beds.
What is passive water harvesting?
Landscape techniques that slow roof and yard runoff and direct it to your plants instead of the street.
What areas do you serve?
Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, and Laporte, Colorado.
Also see our plant and tree installation and water features.
Ready to start collecting rainwater?
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call or text and we’ll get you on the schedule.