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	how to harvest water Ljiljiana Baird Water is one of our most precious resources and today we are faced with the challenge of how we can make the most out of it. We know about recycling our bottles and cans and kitchen waste, but how much do we know about conserving water? Do we know how much water we use daily? Do we know how much we waste? With many practical water-saving and water-gathering tasks for the home and garden, How to Harvest Water shows us how we can do our bit for the planet. With the arrival of smart water meters and a general increased interest in green issues, this quirky and accessible guide is perfect for anyone interested in the environment and conservation. 80pp. Hardback. more on rainwater harvesting Price: £5.99
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	design for water: rainwater harvesting, stormwater catchment & alternative water use Heather Kinkade-Levario 'Design for Water' is an accessible and clearly written guide to alternate water collection, with a focus on rainwater harvesting in the urban environment. The book: Outlines the process of water collection from multiple sources -- landscape, residential, commercial, industrial, school, park and municipal systems; Provides numerous case studies; Details the assembly and actual application of equipment; Includes specific details, schematics and references. All aspects of rainwater harvesting are outlined, including passive and active system set-up, storage, stormwater reuse, distribution, purification, analysis and filtration. There is even a section on rainwater harvesting for wildlife. 238pp click on image for contents page more on rainwater harvesting Price: £14.99
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	rainwater harvesting: the collection of rainfall and runoff in rural areas Arnold Pacey & Adrian Cullis Produced by the Intermediate Technology Group, this book is intended for development workers in poor communities in developing countries. Useful to practical fieldworkers, project planners or managers, and academics. Lots of technical diagrams illustrating methods of capturing rainwater for domestic or agricultural purposes. Includes case studies from Africa, India and South-East Asia. 224pp more on rainwater harvesting Price: £15.95
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	rainwater catchment systems for domestic supply: design, construction and implementation John Gould & Erik Nissen-Petersen The prime focus of the book is on implementation of roof and ground catchment systems for meeting either total or supplementary household water requirements. All aspects of design and construction are covered, including simple methods of sizing systems, erection of gutters, choice of materials, construction techniques, training, operation and maintenance. The text is supported with drawings and photographs and an illustrated step-by-step account is provided of how to build several different types of household rainwater tanks with volumes from 2 to 90 cubic meters. 256pp more on rainwater harvesting Price: £16.95
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	rain gardens: sustainable rainwater management for the garden and designed landscape Andy Clayden & Nigel Dunnett Rain gardens encompass all possible elements that can be used to capture, channel, divert and make the most of the rain and snow that fall on a property. Using the innovative and attractive approaches described here, it is possible to enhance outdoor spaces and minimize the damaging effects of drought, storm water run-off, and other environmental challenges. Nigel Dunnett and Andy Clayden have created a comprehensive guide to water management techniques for the garden and built environment. Filled with practical, manageable solutions for small and large-scale implementations and utilizing authoritative research with state-of-the-art case studies from all over the world, "Rain Gardens" is the first book on sustainable water management schemes suitable for students and professionals. 264pp more on rainwater harvesting Price: £25.00
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	the Texas manual on rainwater harvesting Texas Water Development Board Free 88-page guide, produced by the Texas Water Development Board in the US, although it is relevant to the UK too. Includes useful information on system components and sizing, water storage and quality, design, costs and troubleshooting download it free from here more on rainwater harvesting

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