Rainwater Harvesting
According to the EPA, rainwater harvesting has significant potential to provide environmental and economic benefits by reducing stormwater runoff and conserving potable water. Resources available in this sub-theme include training materials on rainwater roof catchments and guidance on how to design ground level storage tanks, among other resources that support the practice of rainwater harvesting.
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Rainwater Harvesting Resources
Using Rainwater to Grow Communities: Successful Public Education Systems
National Water Research Institute
A one page overview of the benefits of educating students about rainwater and storm water.Read more
Using Rainwater to Grow Livable Communities: Regulatory and Incentive Systems
National Water Research Institute
A one page overview of the incentives that can be used to motivate municipality residents to save water and implement sustainable water practices.Read more
Rain Barrel Water Harvesting Guide
National Water Research Institute
A 6-page "how-to" guide on the basic principles of rain barrel water harvesting and information about installing your own system. This guide was prepared for the Nogales Rainwater Harvesting Open House.Read more
City of Tucson Water Harvesting Guidance Manual
National Water Research Institute
This manual describes a process for evaluating site characteristics and developing integrated designs in which water harvesting enhances site Productivity and Efficiency, sustainability and aesthetics. Water harvesting techniques and principles are described, followed by example designs.Read more
The Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting
National Water Research Institute
This manual describes a process for setting up rainwater harvesting across Texas geographies.Read more
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