Justin Smith, Potter Plumbing

http://www.potterplumbing.net

describes a simple graywater system in Cambria, California for a single family residence. Flower planter box and front landscaping are irrigated using pumped water from the shower, lavatory sinks and washing machine. The homeowner’s landscape irrigation need is reduce by half.

Noah Smukler, landscape designer & City of Morro Bay council member talks about water conservation and habitat restoration including a graywater system for Spencer’s Fresh Markets pocket park in Morro Bay, California. For fiveryears, Noah and Spencer’s have transformed a dirt parking lot into a beautiful park used by the [...]]]>

Noah Smukler, landscape designer & City of Morro Bay council member talks about water conservation and habitat restoration including a graywater system for Spencer’s Fresh Markets pocket park in Morro Bay, California. For fiveryears, Noah and Spencer’s have transformed a dirt parking lot into a beautiful park used by the community and grocery store customers as well as many birds, insects and other species.

Staring with a few existing native plants and deciding not to use any potable water irrigation, the landscape flourishes as more native species are planted, heavy use of mulching techniques and recycling from various water sources, including a rainwater garden, drain water from the reverse osmosis dispenser, and a graywater system from the produce rinse sink.

Noah Smukler with the help of Spencer’s Fresh Markets created a sustainable native paradise in Morro Bay as a demonstration for homeowners and businesses to follow.

Jessica Steely, Semmes & Company Builders talks about planning, construction and permitting for the City of Atascadero’s first official graywater system. Semmes & Company Builders are the leading green builders on the Central Coast for custom sustainable homes. Graywater systems save both water and money during a building’s [...]]]>

Jessica Steely, Semmes & Company Builders talks about planning, construction and permitting for the City of Atascadero’s first official graywater system. Semmes & Company Builders are the leading green builders on the Central Coast for custom sustainable homes. Graywater systems save both water and money during a building’s life, which increases its overall real estate value.

Gabriel Frank, Gardens by Gabriel describes a laundry to landscape graywater system in Morro Bay, California for a single family residence. Native California plants along the fence area are irrigated only by washing machine water. Using low sodium bio-compatible laundry detergent is key to ensure healthy plants.

Mikel Robertson, Green Goods, and Gabriel Frank, Gardens by Gabriel, talk about installing a laundry-to-landscape system for homeowners Frank & Andy in San Luis Obispo, California.

Washing machine water flows through a 3-way valve, so that the system can be switched between the landscape and [...]]]>

Mikel Robertson, Green Goods, and Gabriel Frank, Gardens by Gabriel, talk about installing a laundry-to-landscape system for homeowners Frank & Andy in San Luis Obispo, California.

Washing machine water flows through a 3-way valve, so that the system can be switched between the landscape and the sewer. Other components such as an air valve and check valve are also needed to make sure that the pump doesn’t burn out too early.

Rick Mathews, Madrone Landscapes and Josh Carmichael, Carmichael Environmental show their simple washing machine graywater system for a residence in Atascadero, California. Native plants are grouped into hydrozone areas to benefit from the graywater flows.

Capture water from your bathtub, shower, lavatory sink or washing machine for landscape irrigation. Or treat your graywater for indoor use to flush toilets. California’s updated regulations helps you save money on your water bill over [...]]]> Easily reduce more than half your water bill during the summer month by installing a graywater system.

Capture water from your bathtub, shower, lavatory sink or washing machine for landscape irrigation. Or treat your graywater for indoor use to flush toilets. California’s updated regulations helps you save money on your water bill over many years.

Graywater systems range from a basic laundry-to-landscape setup (good for retrofits) to more automated, more water saving designs. If you live in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Los Osos, Cambria, Grover Beach, Cayucos, Nipomo, and other areas on the Central Coast, reusing graywater is one of many ways to keep our communities sustainable.

Please tell us about your system…if you’re a homeowner or a professional. Share with us to help spread the word that graywater is a powerful way to save water.

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