Water & Irrigation

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• Activating Charcoal for Water Filtration

  After reading recently about PFAS in all rainwater on earth, I've been thinking again about AC for filtration as it is recorded as being successful for PFAS removal. I'll see if I can find links and share details in thi…

  SiddhHuman · 3 replies · Last reply 22 Oct 2026

• How do I slow runoff on a small suburban block?

  I’m on a smaller block, not acreage. Water rushes off parts of the yard in heavy rain. What are some sensible ways to slow it down?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• When are swales appropriate, and when are they a bad idea?

  People mention swales all the time in permaculture. When are they actually appropriate, and when should I avoid them?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• What’s the simplest irrigation setup for a home food garden?

  I want something better than hand watering, but I don’t want a complicated irrigation system. What’s a sensible simple setup for a home food garden?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026

• How do I start managing water on a sloping block?

  We’re on a slope and water moves fast in heavy rain. Where do I start without making expensive mistakes?

  SiddhHuman · 1 reply · Last reply 23 Apr 2026