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Download or read book Rainwater Harvesting: Understanding the Basics of Rainwater Harvesting (Transform Your Home and Farm With Rainwater to Uncover Self-sufficiency Secrets) written by Harold Stipe and published by Harold Stipe. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where clean water is a luxury, how can you protect your family from the prohibitive cost of a well and ensure safe, unchlorinated water without compromising your budget? Harvesting rainwater for your homestead is the answer for those looking for an economical and sustainable alternative to expensive well systems and wanting to eliminate the risk of contamination. Here's more of what you’ll learn inside: • What is rainwater harvesting and how it works • The different uses for rainwater • Which water collection systems are best for your home • Step-by-step setup, maintenance, and water treatment instruction • How to calculate water collection based on local climate and roof size • Small home improvements and sustainable living solutions that will lower monthly bills • Professional vs diy installation Take the shivali village in india as an example, where children had to bring water with them to school. But now that they have begun harvesting rainwater in their schools, kids are able to stop worrying about having access to water and focus on what really matters: learning and socializing. If these villages can utilize rainwater harvesting to sustain them, you can surely implement a smaller-scale system for your home following the steps outlined in this guide.