Design a rainwater harvesting system for any home in any climate.
Water is a crucial resource increasingly under stress. Yet rainfall,
even in arid climates, can make up a sizable portion of any home,
acreage, or farm’s water requirements if harvested and utilized with
care. The key is appropriate planning and high-quality site- and
climate-specific design.
Essential Rainwater Harvesting
is a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining water
harvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world.
Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most common
household rainwater supply scenarios – primary, supplemental, and
off-grid supply – this step-by-step approach covers:
- Considerations for full-property water security
- Demand planning and conservation strategies
- Supply calculations and design implications for extreme rainfall and drought
- Materials selection and water quality
- System and site assessment
- Sizing and design of gutters, conveyance, tanks, and pumps
- Pre-filtration, filtration, and disinfection options
- System maintenance and upkeep
This practical resource provides DIYers, trades, and rainwater
practitioners with the essential tools, methods, and technical know-how
to design, build, and maintain rainwater harvesting systems anywhere.
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