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

Landscaping & Water Conservation Guide: City of El Centro

The National Institutes for Water Resources
A well designed and maintained landscape can immediately enhance the attractiveness of homes, businesses, and the community at large. For that reason the City of El Centro has enacted and enforces landscape guidelines in order to maintain the beauty of our community. These guidelines have always...Read more
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United States
North America

Water for the World: Designing a Landfill

U.S. Agency for International Development
A landfill is a means of disposing of solid waste by burying it. This technical note describes how to design a landfill and arrive at the essential end-products.Read more
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United States
North America

Water for the World: Selecting a Method of Well Construction

U.S. Agency for International Development
Water wells can be classified by their method of construction. This technical note compares five methods of well construction and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each.Read more
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United States
North America

Water for the World: Constructing Bucket Latrines

U.S. Agency for International Development
A bucket latrine consists of a shelter and a platform which supports a slab and encloses a bucket. This technical manual provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a bucket latrine.Read more
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United States
North America

Water for the World: Designing a Biogas System

U.S. Agency for International Development
A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. This technical note describes how to design a biogas system.Read more
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United States
North America

Water for the World: Testing the Yield of New Wells

U.S. Agency for International Development
Testing the yield of a well is important to determine its capacity and to obtain information to help aid in selecting a permanent pump. This technical note describes how to test the yield of a well.Read more
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United States
North America

Water for the World: Maintaining Water Storage Tanks

U.S. Agency for International Development
The maintenance of water storage tanks is necessary to ensure the quality of the water stored. This technical note describes the maintenance of cisterns, ground level storage tanks, and elevated tanks.Read more
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United States
North America

Water for the World: Operating and Maintaining a Composting System

U.S. Agency for International Development
A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and in some cases, excreta, into compost. This technical note describes how to operate and maintain a composting system.Read more
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United States
North America