Rainwater Catchment Systems for Domestic Supply: Design, Construction and Implementation [Paperback]

Erik Nissen-Petersen (Author), John Gould (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2000

This book provides a state-of-the-art review of practice in the collection of rainwater. It presents case studies with numerous examples from around the world which will help anyone intending to design or construct a rainwater catchment system.

The prime focus of the book is on implementation of roof and ground catchment systems for meeting either total or supplementary household water requirements. All aspects of design and construction are covered including simple methods of sizing systems, erection of gutters, choice of materials, construction techniques, training, operation, and maintenance. Ina addition, non-technical factors such as water quality, health, social, financial, cultural, political, institutional, and general issues are discussed.

The text is fully supported with drawings, photographs, and detailed step-by step accounts for several different types of household rainwater tanks. The material is based on practical experience learned over 20 years of constructing and researching rainwater systems in Africa and Asia. It will be of use and interest to project managers, development workers, water engineers, architects, builders, and researchers.

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The book is well written and is a useful addition to the growing list of books on the subject...'

About the Author

Erik Nissen-Petersen has over 20 years' experience in the design and construction of rainwater harvesting systems. He is currently Managing Director of ASAL Consultants.

John Gould is the Project Coordinator, Engineering Projects for Developing Countries, Lincoln University, Cantebury, New Zealand.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Practical Action (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853394564
• ISBN-13: 978-1853394560
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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102 of 104 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars non-western water supply, December 13, 2004

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This review is from: Rainwater Catchment Systems for Domestic Supply: Design, Construction and Implementation (Paperback)

This book reviews the art of roof and ground catchment systems for rainwater. The water collected can be used for household or other purposes. The designs are aimed for individuals with limited access to electricity and/or civic water utilities. The text includes drawings, photographs and step-by-step instructions.

One might say the book is really written for the 'aid worker' since it also considers ethnic and gender issues that would be 'obvious' to the future owners of the the systems.

If you want to build something for yourself, you might be interested in reading "Rainwater Collection for the Mechanically Challenged", by Richard Heinichen and Suzy Banks. Another book is "Gardening Without Water: Creating Beautiful Gardens Using Only Rainwater" by Charlotte Green. The first is really for the mechanically inclined.