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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The River We Drink
San Diego relies heavily on the Colorado River. But at what cost? What are the alternatives?
Optimize your Laundry Greywater System
Optimize your laundry greywater system using some simple parts and practices.
Top 5 Greywater Myths
There are so many things you can do with greywater to conserve water. Here are some common misunderstandings about how to use greywater.
A Tale of Two Watersheds: Simple Backyard Solutions are the Key to Watershed Health
Two different watersheds, two different problems facing them. We have the solution! Small scale, backyard solutions across the county solve large scale watershed problems when everyone contributes.
Laundry to Landscape Greywater System Maintenance: What is my check valve/airgap for and how do I fix it?
What is an autovent and what do you do when it fails.
City of San Diego Greywater Rebates
They are here at last — greywater rebates from the City of San Diego! The rebates cover both no-permit laundry greywater systems as well as permit systems for other fixtures. The rebate amounts are: $150…
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The Latest Greywater Guidelines
This is the latest release of information pertaining to greywater permitting and regulations from the City of San Diego Development Services: http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/industry/pdf/infobulletin/ib208.pdf Please write your local council member about the importance of this simple technology….
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Latest San Diego County Greywater Regulations
San Diego County now has a comprehensive FAQ sheet and specific requirements, definitions, and rules for greywater systems. Also, the contact for the city is Jose Salcedo, Associate Mechanical Engineer in DSD, at 619 446…
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Technology: a blessing or a curse?
A link was sent to me involving this great story about a shower that filters the water through a plant system and turns it into potable water. It looks fun and interesting to someone who…
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