The Self Sufficiency Pages

Home food production, renewable energy, alternative technologies, sustainable agriculture
with emphasis on Brisbane and Queensland

Water

This is a hot topic in Australia at the moment. Be sure to try your city or shire council and your regional water authority for locally relevant information concerning water tanks, mains watering restrictions etc.

Links

The following links have been provided for general information. Check with appropriate authorities for advice on regulations that may apply to water use, storage, recycling, etc in your area.

Bureau of Meteorology

Water Environmental Protection Agency, Qld

Watering Aids and Irrigation Equipment for Queensland gardeners

Savewater.com.au water conservation information for home, garden, business and education

Hubert Chanson (Uof Q) - articles on weirs, dams, fountains and other waterworks

Sakia.org - The World Irrigation Index Includes a virtual library

Arid Lands Newsletter Office of Arid Lands Studies, University of Arizona

A glimpse of local technology knowledge for comprehensive watershed management in China Documents various water harvesting, soil conservation and crop production techniques developed by Chinese farmers. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The Art and Science of Water How Arab architects and engineers captured and managed scarce water supplies in past times. Saudi Aramco World magazine

Microcatchment: Making the Most of Limited Rainfall The Overstory, Agroforestry ejournal

Micro-catchments Peace Corps Master's International Program in Forestry, Michigan Technological University

Deep Retreats An article about the deep step-wells of India. Saudi Aramco World magazine

Manual on small earth dams FAO

Composting Toilets

These are a way of saving water as well as recycling nutrients on-site. This will be covered on the Home and Lifestyle page.