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Design for Water

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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 setup, storage, storm water reuse, distribution, purification, analysis, and filtration. There is even a section on rainwater harvesting for wildlife.

In addition to rainwater, there are several affordable and accessible alternate sources, including cooling tower bleed-off water, air conditioning condensate, gray water, and fog collection. D esign for Water is geared to providing those making development decisions and guidelines with the information they need to set up passive harvesting techniques. The book will especially appeal to engineers, landscape architects, municipal decision-makers, developers, and landowners.

 

Keywords

Rainwater Harvesting USGBC Rainwater Catchment Conveyance Roof washing Water Budget Water Balance Rooftops Gutters Downspouts First-Flush Devices Storage Systems Landscape Infiltration RWH Systems Commercial RWH Systems Industrial RWH Systems Municipal RWH Systems SourceWater Collection

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