Book reading
The Resilient Farm and Homestead
Ben Falk
Pages 128 to 163: Water movement, catchment, storage, and earthworks
Book access & editionsModule 08 / 25
Water
Topics
- The hydrologic cycle
- Conservation, water’s functions, matching quality to use
- Water harvesting and storage in built containers, in ponds, and in ground
- Tropical, arid, and temperate strategies
What you’ll learn
Learning goals
- Understand the water cycle and the importance of water
- Determine water flow in landscape and through domestic systems
- Apply conservation measures to one’s own life
Read, watch & explore
Getting the books · access & editions
Use your own copy, buy the book, or borrow it through a library when possible. If you are local to me, contact me about borrowing a copy. You can also contact me for information about digital or other access to assigned readings.
Ask about reading access ↗If your edition uses different page numbers, contact me and we can match the correct section. Contact instructor.
Water movement and storage
Look at the decisions behind each water system.
Watch
Hydrologic Cycle
YouTube
If the player does not load, use the source link.
Read
The water cycle - Khan Academy
en.khanacademy.org
Open resourceRead
Grey Water vs. Black Water
science.howstuffworks.com
Open resourceIf you cannot access this resource, contact me for help with this reading or media.
Course media
Geoff Lawton Water Harvesting Video
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Ask about this resource ↗Watch
Permaculture for Water
YouTube
If the player does not load, use the source link.
Watch The water cycle - Khan Academy and Permaculture for Water. Module 5 supplies the climate comparison; Module 15 supplies wastewater treatment context.
Map your water flows
Add water arrows and brief notes to the map you already started: sources, runoff routes, storage, intended uses, and where surplus water leaves the site. Include household flows where relevant. Identify where water quality needs checking; a resource being reusable does not make it safe for drinking. Add these notes to your existing design map and bring it to the design discussion.
What to prepare
- Your updated site map showing water sources, runoff routes, storage, uses, and surplus-water exits.
- The brief water-flow and water-quality notes described above, including household flows where relevant.
Save written notes as a document or PDF. For paper maps or handwritten notes, use a clear photo or scan. You can combine related work in one file.
Share & discuss
Attach your water-flow map and notes.
Email the address listed under “Get In Touch” on my contact page. Do not use the contact form. Include the Permaculture Design Course, Module 8, and “Water flows” in your subject or message.
Find my email address ↗Readings & resources
- The Resilient Farm and HomesteadPages 128 to 163: Water movement, catchment, storage, and earthworksIn lesson ↑
- Hydrologic CycleWatchIn lesson ↑
- The water cycle - Khan AcademyReadIn lesson ↑
- Grey Water vs. Black WaterReadIn lesson ↑
- Geoff Lawton Water Harvesting VideoCourse mediaIn lesson ↑
- Permaculture for WaterWatchIn lesson ↑