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Rainwater Harvesting: Landscape Methods
(2008-05-30)
With the state's growing population and limited supply of groundwater and surface water, Texans must use water wisely. Rainwater harvesting is an approach that anyone can use to capture rainfall. This publication explains ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Graywater
(2008-04-03)
Reusing household water (graywater) to irrigate landscapes is becoming more popular. This publication explains how graywater collection and distribution systems work and what regulations pertain to their use. There are ...
Questions about Groundwater Conservation Districts in Texas
(2008-09-22)
Groundwater conservation districts (GCDs) are being created in many parts of Texas to allow local citizens to manage and protect their groundwater. This publication answers frequently asked questions about groundwater and GCDs.
Views from the River Front: Rio Grande Decision Makers Rank Water Conservation Strategies
(2005-10-18)
This publication details the results of a survey of elected city officials and water managers in the Rio Grande River Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The participants ranked water conservation strategies for their communities.
Rainwater Harvesting: Soil Storage and Infiltration System
(2008-08-11)
A soil storage and infiltration system collects rainfall runoff from the roofs of buildings and directs it underground where it infiltrates the soil. Such a system conserves water and protects it from surface pollution. ...
Rainwater Harvesting: Raingardens
(2008-08-11)
A raingarden is in artifical depression in the landscape that collects and stores rainfall runoff until it can infiltrate the soil. Raingardens help conserve water and protect it from surface pollution. In this publication ...