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Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rain from roofs or from a surface catchment for future use. The water is generally stored in rainwater tanks or directed into mechanisms which recharge ground water. This is appropriate in many parts of the world, such as western Britain, China, Brazil, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Germany and India, where there is enough rain for collection and conventional water resources either do not exist or are at risk of being over-used to supply a large population. Rainwater harvesting can provide lifeline water for human consumption, reduce water bills and the need to build reservoirs which may require the use of valuable land.
Traditionally, rainwater harvesting has been practised in arid and semi-arid areas, and has provided drinking water, domestic water, water for livestock, water for small irrigation and a way to replenish ground water levels. This method may have been used extensively by the Indus Valley Civilization.
Currently in China and Brazil, rooftop rainwater harvesting is being practised for use for all the above purposes. Gansu province in China and semi-arid north east Brazil have the largest rooftop rainwater harvesting projects ongoing.
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I guess rainwater harvesting isn't exactly a new idea after all.
TMTENTERPRISES (Matt Moore) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:56:13 -0000
I guess rainwater harvesting isn't exactly a new idea after all.
Utah to look at a Rainwater harvesting with proposed bill in 2010. http://tinyurl.com/ydoccsg
waterguru2 (Warren Gorowitz) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:30:30 -0000
Utah to look at a Rainwater harvesting with proposed bill in 2010. http://tinyurl.com/ydoccsg
RT @LiveEarth: Clean Water? It's Right Above Your Head -- Rainwater Harvesting Tips (by @mtwestra) #RunforWater
TechFrog (TechFrogJim Alden) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:32:28 -0000
RT @LiveEarth: Clean Water? It's Right Above Your Head -- Rainwater Harvesting Tips (by @mtwestra) #RunforWater
EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household use http://bit.ly/6myZQx
newskansascity (Tyler Emerson) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:23:51 -0000
EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household use http://bit.ly/6myZQx
EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household use http://bit.ly/6wXqKo
newskansascity (Tyler Emerson) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:23:50 -0000
EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household use http://bit.ly/6wXqKo
Admin replied to wendy's discussion 'Rainwater Harvesting Gods and Goddesses...REPORT! (please)': Admin replied to ... http://bit.ly/5esEVV
azhs (AzHomegrownSol) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:32:24 -0000
Admin replied to wendy's discussion 'Rainwater Harvesting Gods and Goddesses...REPORT! (please)': Admin replied to ... http://bit.ly/5esEVV
Austin Greenbuilder Program - Rainwater harvesting section of sustainable building sourcebook describes the potential for collecting and using rainwater as a water supply.
Meta Description: [ Harvested Rainwater is rainwater that is captured from the roofs of buildings on residential property. Harvested rainwater can be used for indoor needs at a residence, irrigation, or both, in whole or in part. ]
Drinking Rain Water - Ask a scientist: why can't I drink rain water?
Harvest H2o - The site features user stories, community profiles and vendor listing.
Harvesting Rainwater - Case study of Anita and Eimar's rainwater house.
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Office of Aridland Studies Rainwater Harvesting - Rainwater Harvesting system at Casa De Agua in Tucson, Arizona.
Rain Barrel Information and Sources - Features information and resources on systems for collecting rain water.
Meta Description: [ Read how to set up rain barrels to reduce your consumption of public water and save money, and where to buy them. Rain barrels help leave water in tapped streams so aquatic creatures can survive through drought. ]
Rain Water System Design Report - Report on rain water system designs for the new environmental science and engineering building at the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Rainwater factsheet - WELL - Resource Centre Network for Water, Sanitation and Environmental Health
Rainwater Harvesting - Information on rainwater harvesting pertaining to Texas state, US by Coperative Extension of Texas AM University.
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Rainwater Harvesting and Purification System - A case study is given to understand the basic process of collection and use of rainwater.
Rainwater Harvesting Network - Public interest research and advocacy organisation encouraging sustainable development strategies. Guides to different methods for catching water where it falls, newsletter, case histories (primarily in India), and related information.
Meta Description: [ CSE is a public interest research and advocacy organisation which promotes environmentally sound and equitable development strategies., Water is what people's lives flow through. You need to drink it, and get your blood running... ]
Technologies for water harvesting and soil moisture conservation in small watersheds for small-scale irrigation, R.K. Sivanappan - Includes details of the concept, planning and constructional methods, examples.
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Texas Water Development Board- Rainwater Harvesting - Links to the Texas Guide to Rainwater Harvesting and to equipment and services providers.
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The Family Cistern - 3,000 years of household water collection in Jordan.
TWAD - Rainwater Harvesting - Information on the history of water harvesting methodologies in Tamilnadu (India) and the modern methods adopted for rain water harvesting structures and advised by TWAD Board for both individuals and professionals.
Meta Description: [ information on the history of water harvesting methodologies in Tamilnadu and the modern methods adopted for rain water harvesting structures and advised by TWAD Board for both the individuals & professionals. ]
UK Rainwater Harvesting Association (UKRHA) - News, rainwater harvesting FAQ, information for prospective members, goals and mission statement.
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