U.S. Domestic Resources
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.
U.S. Domestic Resources
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
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United States, North AmericaTucson Water Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Program Brochure
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Rainwater harvesting is the capture diversion, and storage of rainwater for plant irrigation, the primary concept is to slow down as much of the rainwater runoff as possible and keep it on the property.Read more
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United States, North AmericaField Manual for Water Quality Sampling
Published:
July 1, 1996The 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
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United States, North AmericaDesert Water Harvesting Initiative: Rainwater and Stormwater Harvesting, Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development for Improved Sustainability and Adaption to Climate Change
Published:
June 4, 2013The 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
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United States, North AmericaThe Importance of Operation and Maintenance for the Long-Term Success of Green Infrastructure
Published:
March 1, 2013The 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
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United States, North America