Come learn about simple, backyard rainwater harvesting systems. We'll cover common types of rainharvesting systems, storage options, system components, how to size a system, and irrigation methods. We'll install a rain barrel system from repurposed food-grade barrels and a "first flush diverter". This system will: provide storage reduce stormwater runoff and sewage overflows recharge aquifers […]
(Free workshop- Thousand Oaks) Introduction to Greywater: Drought-Proof Your Landscape Date range: November 20, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm This workshop is hosted by California American Water and City of Thousand Oakland. Save water and time by reusing greywater – the water from your sinks, showers, and washing machines. Instead of sending it to the […]
Date range: October 11, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:30pm Learn how to install the popular "laundry to landscape" (L2L) greywater system in this design workshop. (Note: This workshop is in Richmond, CA.) Laundry to landscape greywater systems are simple, affordable, and easy to maintain. With your own L2L system you can irrigate your landscape each […]