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Essential Rainwater Harvesting
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Essential Rainwater Harvesting, written by Rob and Michelle Avis, is a hands-on manual that walks readers through designing and implementing rainwater harvesting systems for domestic and landscape uses.
Combining permaculture principles with engineering rigor, the book covers roof collection, filtration, tank selection and sizing, plumbing components, and maintenance considerations.
It emphasizes treating rainwater as a safe resource and details how biofilms and tank design contribute to water quality, alongside regional code and liability discussions.
The authors provide spreadsheets, infographics, and practical rules-of-thumb to help homeowners and designers size tanks and design systems that deliver high-quality drinking water.
The book targets both beginners and professionals seeking accessible yet technically sound guidance for rainwater capture and use.
Combining permaculture principles with engineering rigor, the book covers roof collection, filtration, tank selection and sizing, plumbing components, and maintenance considerations.
It emphasizes treating rainwater as a safe resource and details how biofilms and tank design contribute to water quality, alongside regional code and liability discussions.
The authors provide spreadsheets, infographics, and practical rules-of-thumb to help homeowners and designers size tanks and design systems that deliver high-quality drinking water.
The book targets both beginners and professionals seeking accessible yet technically sound guidance for rainwater capture and use.
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