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Rainwater harvesting rules in Mizoram

In Aizawl, the Aizawl Municipal Council Building Regulations, 2012 require a suitable rainwater harvesting facility in all buildings, and building plans must include it. A 2013 government reply said no state-level regulation had been imposed because RWH was already widely practised. In 2023, Mizoram was one of three States/UTs that had not adopted the Model Building Bye-Laws 2016.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
all buildings (Aizawl; no size threshold)where the rule starts
Aizawl Municipal Council Building Regulations, 2012 (regulations 5(6)(ix) and 33)the rule

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What the rule says

Applies toresidential, commercial, government

City rules in Mizoram

Aizawl

Every building must have a suitable rainwater harvesting facility (regulation 33).

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Mizoram?

In Aizawl, the Aizawl Municipal Council Building Regulations, 2012 require a suitable rainwater harvesting facility in all buildings, and building plans must include it. A 2013 government reply said no state-level regulation had been imposed because RWH was already widely practised. In 2023, Mizoram was one of three States/UTs that had not adopted the Model Building Bye-Laws 2016.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Mizoram?

all buildings (Aizawl; no size threshold): residential, commercial, government.

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Aizawl?

Every building must have a suitable rainwater harvesting facility (regulation 33).

Rules in other states