About Water Harvesting
Renewable Water Sources
Water Harvesting Methods
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  • Passive Harvesting
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  • Stormwater Harvesting
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  • Storage Options for Harvesting
  • Water Harvesting Calculator
  • LEED Certification
    Resources
    FAQs
     
    SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR RAINWATER AND GREYWATER HARVESTING
    Water Harvesting Solutions is happy to share these links and other resources that visitors may find helpful as they learn more about water harvesting.
     
    RESOURCE LINKS
     
    Green Roofs: Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is an association dedicated to bringing practical green roof solutions to our cities. It was organized in 1999 to focus on the benefits of green roofs and barriers to industry development. http://www.greenroofs.org/
     
    Pervious Pavement: Learn about this passive approach to reducing rainwater run-off from parking lots while helping to recharge aquifers. http://www.perviouspavement.org/
     
    High-Efficiency Toilets: Learn about the options and water usage for efficient and high-efficiency toilets. http://www.toiletology.com/low-flow.shtml
     
    Low Impact Living: LILI is a non-profit organisation promoting practical ways you can reduce your impact on the environment, learn new skills, save money and have fun. LILI - LowImpact.org
     
    HarvestH2O.com - the online rainwater harvesting community, dedicated to the advancement of sustainable water management practices for individuals, families, communities, and businesses
     
    Regulatory Challenges: Total Environmental Solutions specializes in the law and regulatory issues associated with water harvesting and other environmental issues. They can be helpful in understanding local regulations or helping to draft ordinances the support sustainable water practices like water harvesting. http://www.tespc.com
     
    Download the Wahaso Brochure: Click on the link if you would like to view and download our brochure.
     
    RESOURCE LINKS FOR HOMEOWNERS
     
    Water Harvesting Solutions only provides services for commercial and institutional buildings. Homeowners interested in harvesting rainwater or greywater are encouraged to review the following links:
     
    Residential Rainwater Harvesting
    The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association is the official rainwater harvesting association. Their website offers resources for homeowners and has lists of suppliers for small systems. http://www.arcsa.org/
     
    Great Self-Help Books
     
    The two most popular books on rainwater harvesting are from Brad Lancaster. Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volumes 1 & 2, show you how to turn water scarcity into water abundance by creating an integrated, multifunctional water-harvesting plan specific to your site. Volume one covers Guiding Principles and Volume 2 focuses on Water-Harvesting Earthworks. Visit HarvestingRainwater.com
     
    Residential Greywater Harvesting
    Oasis Design, http://www.oasisdesign.net, offers a wide range of books and references on greywater, rainwater and other sustainable practices.