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Welcome to the H2infO U.S. Domestic Resources Page. On this page you will find U.S. Water Partnership member resources aimed at helping domestic stakeholders address the unique water challenges of the United States.

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City of San Diego Rainwater Harvesting Guide

The National Institutes for Water Resources
Rainwater harvesting is a technique dating back to the Greek and Roman empires, where sophisticated collection and storage systems were used to capture rainwater for a variety of domestic and agricultural uses. As civilization became more urbanized and the demand for quantities of purified water...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Microbes Increasingly Viewed as Water Quality Threat

The National Institutes for Water Resources
Many U.S. citizens believe that thanks to our advanced technology and enlightened public policy we can consume without risk the food and water that are readily available to most of us, as citizens of a rich and privileged country. Some of those who subscribe to this buoyant and comforting attitude...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Field Manual for Water Quality Sampling

Published: 
July 1, 1996
The National Institutes for Water Resources
The overriding objective of this manual is to provide consistent field sampling protocols for the numerous agencies and individuals who require water quality information. However, it is not intended to replace any sampling plan. The Spanish-language version of this manual also is available to help...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water Supply and Stormwater Management Benefits of Residential Rainwater Harvesting in U.S. Cities

Published: 
August 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This article presents an analysis of the projected performance of urban residential rainwater harvesting systems.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Desert Water Harvesting Initiative: Rainwater and Stormwater Harvesting, Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development for Improved Sustainability and Adaption to Climate Change

Published: 
June 4, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This article is about the green infrastructure and the low impact development. It also shows how water harvesting can but at a solution on multiple scales.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

The Importance of Operation and Maintenance for the Long-Term Success of Green Infrastructure

Published: 
March 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Green infrastructure reduces storm water pollution by infiltrating, evapotranspiring, capturing, and using rainwater, and can be used to replace or augment traditional or gray storm water infrastructure. The use of green infrastructure as a storm water management strategy can help communities and...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

The Cochise Water Project: Pueblo Del Sol Country Club

Published: 
January 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
The Pueblo del Sol project installed a rainwater harvesting system that would utilize their tennis courts and a portion of an adjacent roof area as collection surfaces.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Field Guide: Maintaining Rain Gardens, Swales, and Stormwater Planters

Published: 
January 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Sustainable storm water facilities (i.e. Low Impact Development-LID)attempt to mimic the natural water cycle. They function to slow and reduce the amount of storm water that enters rivers and pipes as well as filter pollutants to protect our infrastructure and watersheds.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Rainwater Harvesting Conservation, Credit, Codes, and Cost: Literature Review and Case Studies

Published: 
January 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Rainwater harvesting has been used throughout history as a water conservation measure, particularly in regions where other water resources are scarce or difficult to access. In recent years, researchers and policy makers have shown renewed interest in water use strategies due to rising water...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Quick Resource: Active Water Harvesting

Published: 
December 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This Active water Harvesting article explains the differences between passive and active water harvesting.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

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