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Index
Title Page
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
1 - Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and ...
Rainwater Catchment History
2 - A Rainwater Harvesting System
Components of a System
Catchment Area
Conveyance
Roof Washing
Storage
Distribution
Purification
System Complexity
Water Budget
Water Balance Analysis
Water Budget
Cold Weather Considerations
3 - Passive Rainwater and Stormwater Catchment
A More Natural Approach
Details for Passive Collection
4 - Equipment for an Active Rainwater Catchment System
Rooftops, Gutters, and Downspouts
Downspout Filters
First-flush Devices and Roof Washers
Downspout Diversion to a Rainbarrel or Rainchain
Storage Systems
Potable Water Treatment Technologies
RainPC
Costs
5 - Case Studies
Landscape Infiltration
Residential: Single-Family and Multi-Family Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Residential Subdivisions: Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Commercial Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Industrial Rainwater Harvesting Systems
School Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Parks and Interpretive Centers Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Municipal Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Alternate Source Water Collection Systems
Rainwater Harvesting for Wildlife
6 - Conclusion
Information for Further Research and Contacts for Supplies
Appendix A: Resources List
Appendix B: Metric Conversion Tables
Glossary
Notes
Index
About the Author
Copyright Page
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