Table of Contents

Introduction
1 Glimmers of Light
Worldwide Water Use
Here at Home
Climate Change
The Way Forward
2 Using Less
NAEUS
Lawn and Garden
Indoors
Composting Toilets
3 Water from Air
Rainwater Harvesting (RWH)
Air Conditioner Condensate Recovery
A Word about Greywater
4 Wells
Well Basics
Buying Property with a Well
Hiring a Driller
DIY Drilling
5 Pumps and Related Components
Well Yield
Pump Performance
Water Demand
Pump Sizing
Maintenance Issues
Piping
Standard Jet Pumps
Deep-Well Jet Pumps
Centrifugal Submersible Pumps
Water Storage
Pump Motor Controls
6 Alternative Power
Solar Power
Wind Power
Human Power
A Last Word
Glossary
Appendix A: Water Web Sites
Index

About the Author

Paul Dempsey is a Master Mechanic and former editor of World Oil magazine. He is the author of more than 20 technical books, including Small Engine Repair, How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines, and Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines.