The information in the following table has been provided voluntarily by building professionals in Greywater Action’s network for the purpose of paving the way for you to more easily obtain a building permit in your community.  You may sort by City, County and State to view what types of alternate water systems have been permitted and installed in your area. Clicking on an entry will provide more details about the permitted system, including information about the contractors and regulators who can help you navigate the permitting process within that jurisdiction.

Company NameSystem TypeBuilding TypeCityCountyStateHelpful RegulatorTotal permitting costDays to Receive PermitSystem DescriptionCodes used, or lessons learnedApproved permit and plans
Ecology ActionGreywater pumped and filteredSingle family residentialScotts ValleySanta CruzCA
Name Phone Number Email
Brenda Stevens bstevens@scottsvalley.org
1721 weekAdvanced Waste Water Systems, GreyFlow
Plug and Play Short installed to pump greywater from master bathroom shower, second shower/bath, and laundry through Metzerplas 2.6 GPH dripline to two irrigation zones (CA native wetland and fruit trees)
This system was completed in conjunction with a whole-house remodel. It was the perfect time to work with the plumber on making sure the 3-way diverter and greywater pump unit electrical were placed in the correct position to overflow into the building's existing existing main drain line to septic system. An RPZ backflow device was required at the house meter, adding an additional $1K in costs.
DBLAGreywater pumped and filteredSingle family residentialSaratogaSanta ClaraCA
Name Phone Number Email
Dave Darrow (408) 868-1228 ddarrow@saratoga.ca.us
4682-3 business daysGreywater collected via diverter valve & check valve into in-ground fiberglass basin with bag filter & submersible pump, pumped through glass media filter in fiberglass housing, with manual 3-way backflush valves, to drip irrigation.2016 CPC Ch. 15
Love's GardensGreywater pumped and filteredSingle family residentialSanta CruzSanta CruzCA
Name Phone Number Email
JIm Heaney (831) 454-3166 jim.heaney@co.santa-cruz.ca.us
5501 month or moreAqua2use system with Grey-Flo drip irrigation. Three showers, 2 sinks, and laundry. Note: the permit fee listed at $550 includes the inspection. Did not have final documents for this in our records.Used Central Coast Graywater Alliance Permit Template, June 2015. A lot easier than previous. Ending the Environmental Health, Zoning, and Building visits to just Building Counter reduced visits and working with Jim Heaney who understands reduced time spent obtaining the permit.