Since the new CA graywater code has been adopted, many cities are trying to get a handle on what are the most appropriate guidelines for graywater sites in their geographic areas. Pilot projects are providing a way to understand the ins and outs of installing  systems, as well as a means to […]

The opportunities for keeping sewage out of the oceans are everywhere (where there are humans). The Zandaam cruise ship, that takes passengers on a breath-taking tour of Alaska, is pushing into new (waste) waters!   A below-decks tour of the recycling operations of a high-end cruise ship posted by InvestigateWest at Wednesday, […]

Little by little alternative water sources, such as graywater (also spelled ‘greywater’) are coming to the attention of people across the country.  The US has been behind other countries such as Australia, New Zealand and across Europe in adopting progressive graywater practices.  Looks like Philadelphia just discovered the gold…I mean, the gray! […]

The more that we stick to using the resources available to us locally, the more we will naturally fall in line with the sustainable use of resources.  That’s true for water as well.  Here’s an informative article on distributed water purification.  Thanks to Catherine Elvert, Utility Account Representative for the City of […]

Check out this video about laundry greywater work on YouTube (Click Here): I talk about the need for greywater, do a walkthrough of a ‘laundry to landscape’ system, and one of my clients explains what it was like to work with me. Many thanks to Verna at Bida Studios for making this […]

Course date: April 26th-30th 8am-5pm Course location: Oakland, CA Cost: $595 Interested in learning all about greywater, installing your own system, or becoming a greywater installer for your area? This course is designed for people with either basic plumbing, landscaping, or permaculture skills who want to learn how to design and build […]