Literature and Print

Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use, by Patricia H. Waterfall, Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona, 2nd ed., 2004. Full document available to download free at http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1344.pdf (60 pp.)
Describes system components; simple system design and construction; complex systems; calculating supply, demand, and storage; and provides worksheets and data on precip and evapotranspiration for Arizona cities and towns.

City of Tucson Water Harvesting Guidance Manual, by Ann Audrey Phillips, City of Tucson, 2005. Full document available for free download at http://dot.ci.tucson.az.us/stormwater/downloads/2006WaterHarvesting.pdf (41 pp.)
Describes basic principles of rainwater harvesting; the design process (including examples for residential, commercial, and public sites); harvesting techniques; engineering considerations; and municipal code requirements.

Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, by Brad Lancaster. 2 vols, Rainsource Press, 2006. Information and ordering at www.HarvestingRainwater.com Vol. 1: Guiding Principles to Welcome Rain into Your Life and Landscape ($24.95); vol. 2: WateHarvesting Earthworks ($32.95)
“These books show you how to conceptualize, design, and implement sustainable water-harvesting systems for your home, landscape, and community. They enable you to access your on-site resources (rainwater, greywater, topsoil, sun, plants, and more), give you a diverse array of strategies to maximize their potential, and empower you with guiding principles to create an integrated, multi-functional, and water-sustainable water-harvesting landscape plan specific to your site and needs."