Dive into "The Water Independence Handbook," your essential guide to self-sufficient water systems that will transform the way you think about, use, and source the most vital resource on our planet—water. Whether you are an environmentally conscious citizen, a homesteader, or someone looking to reduce their dependence on municipal systems, this is your blueprint for building a sustainable and resilient water future. Embark on a journey through cutting-edge content that lays the foundation for understanding the pressing need for water self-sufficiency. Discover the environmental and financial benefits of autonomous water systems, told through inspiring success stories that will galvanize your resolve to attain home water independence. "The Water Independence Handbook" leads you step-by-step in evaluating your water needs and potential sources. What are the climatic and legal nuances? How can you tap into different self-sufficiency systems to maximize your property's water potential? The answers lie within. Rainwater harvesting moves from concept to concrete as you explore everything from designing a catchment system to tailoring your storage solutions with ingenuity. Explore groundwater and spring utilization with a no-nonsense approach to drilling, maintenance, and legalities, providing clarity and confidence in handling what lies beneath your feet. Surface water collection extends beyond textbook knowledge. This handbook ensures you are well-versed in minimizing contamination risks, employing sustainable practices, and adhering to ethical water collection methods. From the largest of tanks to the most intricate of treatment methods, our comprehensive guide unveils water storage and filtration techniques that cater to your exact needs—whether that's UV treatment know-how or DIY filtration systems. You'll even uncover the secrets to establishing a greywater system that can seamlessly integrate into your lifestyle and landscape. Your water education doesn't stop at home use. This handbook tackles the broader spectrum of irrigation strategies, emergency preparedness, and the integration of technological advancements that ensure your water systems are future-ready. Delve into the realms of conservation, legal frameworks, financial planning, and maintenance in unparalleled detail. Endorsing not just self-sufficiency, but also community outreach and ecological advocacy, "The Water Independence Handbook" is more than just a book—it's a movement. As you reach the conclusion, reflect on the profound impact that water self-sufficiency can have on your life, your community, and the planet. Invigorate your mind and inspire your spirit for a wave of change with "The Water Independence Handbook"—your answer to a more sustainable and secure water future.

The definitive guide to understanding and managing the effects of water on buildings Water in Buildings: An Architect's Guide to Moisture and Mold is a detailed and highly useful reference to help architects and other design professionals create dry, healthy environments, without jeopardizing a project with poor liability management. Much more than a book of "quick fixes," this practical guide illuminates an essential understanding of the "whys" of moisture problems, including valuable information on how water behaves and how its performance can be anticipated and managed in building design. With a special emphasis on water's role in creating mold, an issue of growing concern and liability, Water in Buildings offers the most up-to-date information on rainwater management, below-grade water management, foundations, wall and roof construction, mechanical systems, moisture, and much more! Providing authoritative guidance to designers and builders, this definitive guide features: * Clear explanations of how water interacts with building materials and equipment * An in-depth exploration of the paths of leaks * Numerous case studies on such well-known structures as Mount Vernon, Independence Hall, and Wingspan (Frank Lloyd Wright) * Numerous descriptive drawings and photographs

This classic of the back-to-the-land movement is packed with solid, timeless information. Written by a renowned horticulturist, it has taught generations how to make their land self-sufficient. 95 figures.

Data on water quality and other environmental issues are being collected at an ever-increasing rate. In the past, however, the techniques used by scientists to interpret this data have not progressed as quickly. This is a book of modern statistical methods for analysis of practical problems in water quality and water resources.The last fifteen years have seen major advances in the fields of exploratory data analysis (EDA) and robust statistical methods. The 'real-life' characteristics of environmental data tend to drive analysis towards the use of these methods. These advances are presented in a practical and relevant format. Alternate methods are compared, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each as applied to environmental data. Techniques for trend analysis and dealing with water below the detection limit are topics covered, which are of great interest to consultants in water-quality and hydrology, scientists in state, provincial and federal water resources, and geological survey agencies.The practising water resources scientist will find the worked examples using actual field data from case studies of environmental problems, of real value. Exercises at the end of each chapter enable the mechanics of the methodological process to be fully understood, with data sets included on diskette for easy use. The result is a book that is both up-to-date and immediately relevant to ongoing work in the environmental and water sciences.