In an era of dwindling resources, water is poised to become the new oil as the entire world now faces the reality of a decreasing supply of clean water. To avert a devastating shortage, we must not only look at alternate water sources for existing structures, we must also plan our new developments differently.

Design for Water: Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater Catchment and Alternate Water Reuse is an accessible and clearly written guide to alternate water collection, with a focus on rainwater harvesting in the urban environment. The book:

• outlines the process of water collection from multiple sources -- landscape, residential, commercial, industrial, school, park and municipal systems

• provides numerous case studies

• details the assembly and actual application of equipment

• includes specific details, schematics and references.

   

  Written by Heather Kinkade-Levario