Greywater Workshop
Saturday June 29, 2013
9am to 4pm
Claremont, CA
Interested in learning how to install your own
simple greywater irrigation system? We will be
teaching a greywater class and hands-on workshop
where you will learn all about greywater and then
participate in installing a laundry-to-landscape
system, converting a washing machine to safe,
legal greywater reuse. This type of system can be
installed by a reasonably handy person in a
weekend for around $150 in parts.
Topics covered:
++ Brief introduction to california's water
infrastructure and politics
++ What is greywater?
++ Common mistakes and how to avoid them
++Legal and permitting issues
++ Health and soil considerations
++ Simple greywater systems:
Drain out back ++
Movable drain ++
Laundry drum ++
Branched drain ++
Laundry-to-landscape ++
Pumped systems ++
The workshop will take place at a lovely house in
the City of Claremont. No prior construction
experience is necessary. Participants will be
expected to help with simple pvc plumbing,
drilling, cutting, and digging; please wear
appropriate clothing. Breakfast will be provided.
Cost of the workhsop is $50 per person; some
work-trade slots available. No-one will be turned
away for lack of funds. Enrollment is limited to 15
people. Early registration is recommended since
the class is expected to fill up. Please send any
questions to workshops@greywatercorps.com.