Tour: Greywater with Gusto

Sunday, August 29th, 10am-2pm, Free for Cotati Residents $25 non-residents

In this tour, we’ll visit the new, single-fixture Greywater System of Neil Hancock and Jenny Blaker. This system, installed under the new CA greywater code, is located just feet away from Laguna de Santa Rosa. We’ll talk about site selection and system design, pollution prevention, and the new regulations––and how to keep greywater safe for humans and our watersheds.

Two greywater experts will speak about the benefits of greywater: Trathen Heckman, Director of Daily Acts, member of Sonoma County Greywater Working Group and owner of the first permitted single-residence greywater system in Sonoma County, and Heather Shepherd, who planned, designed and installed the first fully permitted and compliant greywater system in Sonoma County. We’ll talk about how to best identify a prospective greywater site, gather preliminary data including soil percolation tests, and navigate greywater codes and ordinances. We will discuss environmental and financial benefits of greywater, and touch on watershed protection and restoration. At the end of the day, you’ll be equipped with the resources and information to realize your greywater goals!

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