Manual of Individual Water Supply Systems

As more and more people build self-sufficient homes in rural areas, the assurance of an uninterrupted supply of safe water becomes critical. This well-illustrated manual provides the information needed to plan an individual water system. Particular attention has been paid to the need for keeping recommendations on construction as practical as possible without compromising quality and basic principles of sanitation.

Topics covered include selection of a water source, ground water, surface water for rural use, water treatment, pumping, distribution, and storage.