San Diego receives less rain than much of the United States, but a storm can still send hundreds of gallons off your roof. How much rainwater could you collect at home? That depends on the…
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Rain-Ready for El Niño: How to Prepare Your Rainwater Harvesting System
As San Diego enters its annual rainy season, El Niño is also strengthening in the tropical Pacific. El Niño can influence winter weather patterns and increase the likelihood of wetter conditions in Southern California, but…
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Rain Tanks in Zone Zero: What Homeowners Need to Know
As wildfire preparedness becomes an increasingly important part of landscape and home design in Southern California, homeowners are paying closer attention to Zone Zero—the area immediately surrounding a structure where reducing potential ignition sources can…
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DIY Greywater System Maintenance: Keep Your System Flowing Smoothly
A properly maintained greywater system is a powerful tool for conserving water and supporting a thriving landscape. While these systems are designed to be low-maintenance, they do require periodic care to ensure efficient performance and…
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San Diego’s Rainwater Tank Rebates
Capturing rainfall with a rainwater tank is one of the smartest ways to stretch your water supply, support a healthy garden, and reduce your impact on local stormwater systems. The good news? If you live…
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Rain-Ready: A Simple Checklist for Your Rainwater Harvesting System
Now that the rainy season has officially arrived in San Diego, it’s the perfect time to make sure your rainwater harvesting tank is ready for the next big storm. A little preparation can go a…
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Condensate and other uncommonly used Greywater Resources
Greywater conversations usually begin with clothes washing machines and showers, which are surely the most abundant greywater families are producing from their homes. However, there are hidden greywater opportunities worth noting lurking around your home…
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Greywater Friendly Plants
With more than 15 years of experience irrigating Southern California landscapes with greywater, we’ve learned which greywater friendly plants thrive—and which ones need extra care. There is no single rule that works for every yard….
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City of Encinitas Greywater Stubout Requirements a First in the County
We have had many confused residents and builders approach us to help them understand how to meet the City of Encinitas requirement for new construction to include a greywater stubout for all greywater fixtures. Interestingly,…
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Top 10 ways to Maximize your Investment in Rainwater Harvesting
In last week’s article we discussed the fact that water in San Diego is relatively cheap, so it’s hard to justify expensive rainwater harvesting strategies. This week we will look at how to optimize your…
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