Download or read book Modern Potable Rainwater Harvesting written by Daniel Brown and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Potable Rainwater Harvesting shows how to design, build, and maintain a rainwater system that consistently and reliably provides potable water that is orders of magnitude cleaner than typical public municipal water. The book covers advanced oxidation processes, disinfection, biofilm control, filtration, plumbing, electronic controls, and water testing. Electronic schematics of essential control circuits are provided. Plumbing diagrams for both on-grid and off-grid systems are provided. Proper pump sizing for a given storage capacity is discussed. The book shows how to use a spreadsheet to properly size storage capacity based on actual rainfall data, collection area, and assumed daily usage rate. Mechanical design and fabrication details of key components are provided, such as automatic first flush divert valves, a rainwater pre-filter, disinfectant injection, and a water level sensor. The book contains unique information not found anywhere else, some of which disputes the teachings found in other sources. As one book reviewer put it, "I thought I knew everything there is to know about rainwater harvesting, but this book is lightyears ahead of anything I've seen." The book is not written by an armchair theoretician, but by an actual practitioner who has successfully maintained a system on his own private residence, as the only source of potable water, for several years. The book also demonstrates how private rainwater harvesting stimulates real water conservation, as opposed to the futile efforts of governments and public utilities.

Download or read book Modern Potable Rainwater Harvesting 2nd Edition written by Daniel Brown and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Potable Rainwater Harvesting 2nd Edition is a major expansion and rewrite of the first edition by the same title. This book shows how to design, build, and maintain a rainwater system that consistently and reliably provides clean drinkable water to your whole house. This water is orders of magnitude cleaner than typical public water supply or well water simply due to the fact that source water is distilled water from the sky rather than ground water polluted with all kinds of toxins. Rather than trying to purify polluted water at high mass flow rates demanded of entire cities, a rainwater harvester maintains distilled water purity with low continuous flow through inexpensive filters and disinfection systems. This book discusses advanced oxidation processes (AOP), disinfection, biofilm control, filtration, plumbing and pumps, electronic controls, water testing, and system management using a spreadsheet. System sizing using a spreadsheet and local average rainfall data found on the Internet is discussed. How to survive droughts is discussed. How to build a low-cost high flow rate prefilter and motor-driven first-flush valve is taught. This valve is controlled by an Arduino microcontroller that receives inputs from a digital rain gauge, water level sensors, and user selection of first flush amount. Instructions are provided for building capacitive tank level sensors. Various types of digital rain gauges are discussed, including tipping bucket rain gauges (TBR), capacitive sensor gauges, and acoustic resonance gauges. The section on TBR gauges shows how to build a constant drip rate calibrator for TBR gauges with common plumbing hardware. Three different types of common capacitive gauges are discussed. Temperature compensation of the variation of dielectric constant with temperature or speed of sound in air is discussed, using both hardware and software. Three essential electronics controls are discussed including; a transfer pump controller, an Arduino-based pressure pump runtime monitor, and an Arduino-based first flush valve controller. C-code Arduino sketches are provided. Wireless control of the rainwater system is discussed, using a Raspberry Pi computer interfaced with the Arduino microcontroller through Xbee transceivers. Python source code for a GUI interface running on a Raspberry Pi is provided. Mathematical equations are necessarily provided for systems design, but a reader comfortable with algebra and trigonometry, or first-year calculus should have no trouble with the math. This book contains a vast amount of technical details on rainwater harvesting not found in any other book. Although primarily geared toward the self-taught DIY person, this book can be used in the classroom to teach potable water professionals.

Download or read book Let s Save the Rain written by Neha and published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rainwater is the purest form of water on earth and water is a cyclic resource that is continuously cycled in nature and can also be reused for various activities after it is cleaned. Don’t you agree then that harvesting rainwater is something that should be a popular practice? Ancient India was well ahead of time, and civilization as early as Indus Valley already had excellent rainwater harvesting system. But, as we progressed along with the rest of the world, we abandoned our traditional practices; and at present we are trying to reintroduce the ancient conservation techniques and integrate them with the new technology to address our water scarcity. Let’s Save The Rain not only talks about the traditional and modern rainwater harvesting systems, but it is a short introduction to this important water conservation technique. The concept, its uses, and its close relationship with the environment are beautifully elucidated with experiments, DIYs, and math calculations. This book is an easy read that explores the concepts and increase awareness about rainwater harvesting.

Download or read book Harvesting Rainwater Understanding the Basics of Rainwater Harvesting A Step by step Guide to Collecting Rainwater in the Modern Home written by Russell Roybal and published by Russell Roybal. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This simple, step-by-step guide on harvesting rainwater takes you through the process of how to collect rainwater and store it for all your household needs. Scalable to any homestead– urban, suburban, or rural – you'll learn to choose the right rainwater collection system for your household, the various rainwater collection methods you can implement, and strategies to help you make the most out of your water harvesting. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... • Basic components of rainwater harvesting systems • Pre-requisites for setting up a rainwater harvesting system • The basic components of a rainwater harvesting system • Everything about storage reservoirs • How to treat water for quality assurance • How to maintain and use rainwater harvesting systems This guide transforms the intricate world of rainwater harvesting into an accessible, step-by-step roadmap. It meticulously leads you through every stage of setting up and maintaining a rainwater harvesting system, from understanding the basics of the water cycle to dealing with the impacts of climate change. Crafted with the homesteader in mind, this guide helps you integrate a rainwater harvesting system seamlessly into your lifestyle. You'll learn how to make use of rainwater in various ways, from cooking and drinking to gardening and livestock care.

Download or read book The Worth of Water written by Liam McCarton and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no more fundamental substance to life on earth than water. Three quarter of the Earth’s surface is covered by either saltwater or freshwater, yet millions face a daily struggle to access enough water for survival. The effects of ongoing climate change have expanded the water crisis to areas previously considered water secure. This book addresses the role rainwater harvesting (rwh) can play in developing a resilient water infrastructure that will prove adaptive to climate change. The book features three sections. The first section presents the concepts underpinning a new approach to water infrastructure. The term “the worth of water” was developed to reflect the importance of the social life of water. This encompasses all human relationships with water including the social, cultural, hydrological, political, economic, technical and spiritual. A technology portfolio showcasing the worth of water from the Qanats of the ancient world to the modern Rain Cities is presented. Other concepts discussed include the circular economy of water and the concept of multiple waters for multiple users of multiple qualities. Water and its properties are a function of its peculiar molecular structure and this is illustrated in the book. Rainwater harvesting is considered by the authors as containing an inherent treatment train which functions as a complex water treatment system providing physical, chemical and biological removal mechanisms. Part two presents a new design methodology together with design templates and worked examples for the hydraulic and economic analysis of rwh systems. A state-of-the-art literature review of the potential health implications of utilizing rwh is also presented. The final section of the book discusses how rwh can play a vital role in contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and to living within the Planetary Boundaries.

Download or read book Harvesting Rainwater from Buildings written by Syed Azizul Haq, PEng and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book describes in detail all aspects of rainwater harvesting, including the basic concepts, procedures, opportunities and practice of rainwater harvesting mainly focusing its application in buildings of various occupancies and sizes. It provides a user-friendly methodology for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of rainwater harvesting infrastructure, in buildings and its premise, as a supplement to conventional water supplies. It highlights the application of plumbing technology, which is an important aspect of rainwater harvesting in buildings. It also includes global rainfall scenario and brief notes on all the elements of rainwater harvesting used in buildings. It is a valuable reference resource for policy and decision-makers, as well as for engineers, architects and students.

Download or read book Rain Water Harvesting Understanding the Basics of Rainwater Harvesting Maintaining Sufficient Sustainable Water Supply for Your Home and Farm written by David McGinnis and published by David McGinnis. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is your ultimate guide to harnessing the power of rainwater for your homestead. Imagine that just two weeks from now, you’re watching rain cascade off your roof into a system that sustains your home and garden, freeing you from the grip of municipal water supplies. Imagine how proud you'll be when your neighbors look at your lush gardens, which are doing well even in the dry months because you've learned so much from this book. Once you get your hands on this book, this can become your reality. For over a decade, the author has lived off-grid and has mastered the craft of rainwater harvesting. He has distilled his knowledge into a guide that addresses the common struggles of every homesteader, gardener, and eco-conscious citizen. In this book, you will discover: • A detailed look into the origins of rainwater harvesting and why experts say it hasn’t yet reached its peak • The different uses for harvested rainwater that go beyond simply watering your garden (though that is a great use by itself!) • Stories of rwh from around the world to get you excited and inspired • The 8 principles of rainwater harvesting and how they align with other sustainability practices • A look at earthworks and landforms and how to use them in your rainwater harvesting • The legalities of rwh so you don’t break any laws in this new journey Rainwater harvesting has been taken for granted in our modern homes and industries, doing away with the fact that the earth temperature is constantly changing, and pandemics can deny access to water. Leaving us with a little chance to depend on few resources. Building a rainwater harvesting system is the best backup for your home, garden, and livestock. This serves as a back up when your tap runs dry, most especially in this upcoming economic climate.

Download or read book Essential Rainwater Harvesting written by Rob Avis and published by Sustainable Building Essential. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Rainwater Harvesting covers complete home-scale rainwater harvesting system design including goal setting, system planning, site assessment, calculations, and material selection and sizing for all climates.

Download or read book Modern Hydrology and Sustainable Water Development written by S. K. Gupta and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The material of this book will derive its scientific under-pinning from basics of mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, engineering, soil science, and related disciplines and will provide sufficient breadth and depth of understanding in each sub-section of hydrology. It will start with basic concepts: Water, its properties, its movement, modelling and quality The distribution of water in space and time Water resource sustainability Chapters on ‘global change’ and ‘water and ethics’ aim respectively to emphasize the central role of hydrological cycle and its quantitative understanding and monitoring for human well being and to familiarize the readers with complex issues of equity and justice in large scale water resource development process. Modern Hydrology for Sustainable Development is intended not only as a textbook for students in earth and environmental science and civil engineering degree courses, but also as a reference for professionals in fields as diverse as environmental planning, civil engineering, municipal and industrial water supply, irrigation and catchment management.

Download or read book Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation written by Saeid Eslamian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water harvesting is gaining more and more recognition as a sustainable and resilient water supply options. It is economically viable, socially compatible and environmentally friendly. Water harvesting has proven to be a robust solution to overcome or reduce water shortages all over the world. It is important to understand how to apply this practice in a sustainable and effective way to make full use of its potential in a world increasingly threatened by water scarcity. The Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation: Basic Concepts and Fundamentals is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and applied handbook on water harvesting and conservation yet published. The book’s 30 chapters -- written by 84 outstanding international experts from approximately 20 selected countries faced by drought -- explore, critique and develop concepts and systems for water harvesting. The editors bring together many perspectives into a synthesis that is both academically based and practical in its potential applications. The Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation: Basic Concepts and Fundamentals is an important tool for education, research and technical works in the areas of soil, water and watershed management and is highly useful for drought strategy planning, flood management and developing techniques to adapt to climate change in urban, agricultural, forest and rangeland areas.

Download or read book Rainwater Tank Systems for Urban Water Supply written by Ashok K. Sharma and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rainwater tank systems have been widely adopted across the world to provide a safe local source of water in underdeveloped rural areas, a substitution for mains water for non potable end uses in water stressed urban areas, as well as providing flooding control in monsoonal climates such as Korea, or combined sewer systems such as Germany. The importance of these systems in cities has grown, as water managers seek to provide a range of decentralised solutions to supply constraints of current water supply systems, whilst reducing the impact of urban development on the natural environment, and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change. Rainwater tank systems are now often implemented under integrated urban water management (IUWM) and water sensitive urban design (WSUD) philosophies, which take a holistic view of the urban water cycle. Rainwater Tank Systems for Urban Water Supply is based on a comprehensive, multi-million dollar research program that was undertaken in South East Queensland (SEQ) Australia in response to the Millennium drought when the water supply level in the regions drinking water dams dropped to 17% in July 2007 and the area came close to running out of water. In particular, the book provides insights and detailed analysis of design, modelling, implementation, operation, energy usage, economics, management, health risk, social perceptions and implications for water quality/quantity of roof water runoff. The approaches and methodologies included in Rainwater Tank Systems for Urban Water Supply inform and validate research programs, and provide insights on the expected performance and potential pitfalls of the adoption of rainwater tanks systems including: actual harvested yield and resulting mains water savings, optimal sizing for rainwater storages and roof collection systems, expected water quality and implications for managing public health risks, modelling tools available for decision support, operation and management approaches of a decentralised asset at the household scale and community acceptance. The book is suitable for use at undergraduate and post graduate levels and is of particular interest to water professionals across the globe, who are involved in the strategic water planning for a town, city or a region. It is a valuable resource for developers, civil designers, water planners, architects and plumbers seeking to implement sustainable water servicing approaches for residential, industrial and commercial developments.

Download or read book Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond written by Brad Lancaster and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: « "Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1' is the first book in a three-volume guide that teaches you how to conceptualize, design, and implement sustainable water-harvesting systems for your home, landscape, and community. The lessons in this volume will enable you to assess your on-site resources, give you a diverse array of strategies to maximize their potential, and empower you with guiding principles to create an integrated, multi-functional water-harvesting plan specific to your site and needs. »--

Download or read book Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond written by Brad Lancaster and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Design for Water written by Heather Kinkade-Levario and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to alternate water collection for green new developments, aimed at conserving water and reusing it wisely. In an era of dwindling resources, water is poised to become the new oil as the entire world now faces the reality of a decreasing supply of clean water. To avert a devastating shortage, we must not only look at alternate water sources for existing structures, we must also plan our new developments differently. 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. 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. Design 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 land-owners.

Download or read book Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture in the Dry Areas written by Theib Y. Oweis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-05-21 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dry areas suffer not only from limited rainfall but also ‘natural leakage’—90% of rainwater is lost directly or indirectly, and is unavailable for agriculture or domestic use. Water harvesting is a low-cost, easy-to-use, environmentally-friendly way to recover a large part of this lost water. How does water harvesting work? Which sites or areas are best suited and how can these areas be identified? How to design, build and maintain a water harvesting system tailored to local needs? How can water harvesting contribute to combating land degradation, enhancing food security and adapting to climate change? This book provides the answers. The book is based on many years of research, training and development by three of the world’s leading experts in water management and agriculture. It is authoritative, comprehensive, and easy to read, containing practical examples, many illustrations and little jargon. This volume will be of great interest to researchers, development workers, farmers, policymakers, students of the natural sciences—in fact, anyone interested in efficient, sustainable management of water resources and agriculture.

Download or read book Essential Rainwater Harvesting written by Rob Avis and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Rob Avis, P.Eng and Michelle Avis, P.Eng own and operate Adaptive Habitat, a leading edge property design firm for resilient homes, acreages, and farms and Verge Permaculture, a globally recognized award-winning education business. They have over 20 years of combined experience in project management, ecological design, and sustainable technologies, which they share at vergepermaculture.ca from their suburban house and yard that they've transformed into a model of cold climate urban permaculture in Calgary, Alberta.

Download or read book Rainwater Collection for the Mechanically Challenged written by Suzy Banks and published by Tank Town Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stating that "boy, have we learned a lot since then" (i.e., the 1997 edition), the authors share amusing anecdotes of their experiences as well as practical tips on collecting rainwater. Illustrations and b & w photos show the necessary equipment and set-up for becoming water-independent. They include pricing information. Banks' husband installs rainwater collection systems for a living in Dripping Springs(!), Texas. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).