| Description |
xvi, 335 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Types and features of rainwater catchment systems -- 3. Rainwater quantity: supply and demand -- Techniques for determining storage tank size -- 4. System components and design considerations -- Selecting an appropriate tank design -- Roof catchment system components -- Descriptions of selected rainwater reservoir designs -- 5. Materials and construction techniques -- Waterproof cement -- Construction tools and survey instruments -- 6. Rainwater quality issues -- Protecting water quality -- 7. Social, economic, and environmental aspects -- 8. Project implementation -- Choice of technology and implementation strategy -- 9. Case studies -- Australia and New Zealand -- China -- Kenya -- 10. The future of rainwater catchment systems |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
Appropriate technology -- Developing countries.
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Rainwater -- Developing countries.
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Rainwater.
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Water harvesting -- Developing countries.
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Water harvesting.
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| Author |
Nissen-Petersen, Erik.
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| LC no. |
00002013 |
| ISBN |
1853394564 (paperback) |
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