Publications & Guides for Rain Collection

Downloadable rain harvesting guides packed with information and practical advice.

Georgia Rainwater Harvesting Guidelines

This guide is intended to assist all parties involved in the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems.

Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use

Publication from the University of Arizona that includes good info on using rainwater in your landscape, some helpful worksheets, and instructions on building a culvert cistern.

Orgeon Smart Guide - Rainwater Harvesting

A helpful guide with nice illustrations published by the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services.

Rainwater Catchment Systems for Hawaii

Detailed information on rainwater collection systems for Hawaii residents published by the University of Hawaii.

The Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting

A well written and practical guide to rainwater harvesting published by the Texas Water Development Board.