This course is sponsored by Solano County Water Agency and Benicia Community Gardens

About the course

Graduates of installer’s course

Interested in learning all about greywater and installing systems professionally? This course is designed for people with either basic plumbing, landscaping, or permaculture skills who want to learn how to design and build simple, economical residential greywater systems.
You will learn about the theory behind simple and high-end systems including the indoor use of greywater. We’ll cover basic plumbing and landscaping skills needed for the four types of common simple greywater systems. You will learn how to conduct a site assessment, determine which system to install and how to maintain existing systems. By the end of the course you will know about proper installation of code compliant washing machine, and simple systems under the CA state code.
There will be an exam and installation for people wishing to be certified and listed on our website. The “installer’s page” contains contact info for graduates who wish to be listed, as well as an internal list serve for installers to share info, experiences, and get support.

Who can attend?

Professionals working in the landscaping or construction industry; preference is given to those in Solano County (you must have a valid business license). This course is sponsored by Solano County  Water Agency and Benicia Community Gardens.

Cost

Employees or owners of a Solano County business: $50
Outside of Solano County: $650

Register

Registration is open for people working in Solano County with a valid business license. Everyone else can sign up for the waiting list. We’ll open registration for everyone on April 25th for people on the waiting list.

Register here

Homes needed

We still need a few sites in Solano County for the installs. Contact info@greywateraction.org if you’re interested in volunteering your home. You’ll get a greywater system installed, just for the cost of materials.